POLICE are investigating a suspected attempted abduction of a boy in Sale.

The man approached the teenager on Marsland Road, Sale, in a small blue car.

He told the boy he knew his mother and had a parcel to deliver to her.

But the boy walked away and the car drove off.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident after it was reported to them at 1.40pm on February 23.

The man is described as in his 30s, slim, with light brown hair and a beard.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously if you wish, on 0800 555111.