POLICE arrested an 81-year-old man after a 13-year-old girl told them that she had been followed by someone in a car several times. 

He has since been released on conditional bail while police continue their enquiries.

The teenager reported a small silver car with an elderly driver following her on numerous occasions in Penhill, Pinehurst, Moredon, Rodbourne and Cheney Manor.

Although the suspect has not approached the victim or hurt her in any way, this behaviour has made her feel frightened and threatened.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the suspicious incident.

Local crime investigator Hayley Beales from Swindon Community Policing Team, said: “While we have made an arrest as part of our investigation, we need to speak to any potential witnesses who may be able to assist us.

“This young girl has been made to feel very afraid by the behaviour of this man and this has been a repeated pattern of behaviour over a period of time.

“If you believe you can assist with our enquiries then please call us.”

Anyone with information should call LCI Beales on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.