POLICE are hunting a middle-aged stranger who behaved in a "threatening and abusive manner" towards two primary school aged children.

Officers have issued a description of the man involved in the public order incident outside Wilko in Lower Middle Street, Yeovil, on Sunday (July 25) between noon and 12.30pm.

They say the offender was not known to either of the victims.

He is described as white, of slim build, with brown hair and aged in his early 50s.

Police would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened.

If you can help, call 101 quoting reference 5221168965.