DETECTIVES are investigating after a man reportedly reached out towards a child who was on their way to school.

A woman told officers she was walking her son to Westroyd Primary School in Farsley yesterday afternoon when the 'suspicious' incident happened.

He left the scene when the woman challenged him, according to police.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "A woman had reported being in Frances Street at about 3pm walking to school with her son when she became aware of a man acting suspiciously reaching out towards the child.

"She challenged him and he left the scene. 

"The suspect was described as Asian, aged in his 20s, with short black hair and was wearing grey jogging bottoms, a long-sleeved top and white shoes. 

"Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team have increased their patrols in the area to reassure the community and are keeping key representatives and partners updated as enquiries progress. 

"Detectives from Leeds District CID are continuing to carry out enquiries into the incident and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it. 

"Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact them via 101, quoting reference 13230685740, or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat."