POLICE are issuing a warning after receiving a report of men asking a 16-year-old girl to get into a van.

The alleged incident took place at midday today (Friday, May 22) on Saltwells Road in the Longlands area of Middlesbrough.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: "It was reported that three men, described as Asian, got out of a white Ford Transit van and approached the girl. One of the men took hold of the girl’s wrist and asked her to go with them. She refused and the men made off in the van. "

Young people and parents are asked to be vigilant and anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.