Police are investigating after two teenagers reported being approached by a man in Newcastle West.

The two girls, both aged 13, were walking along Steel Street about 2.40pm yesterday (Monday 6 July 2015).

Police have been told a white van drove past the girls.

The male driver reportedly called out to them, before the van turned into Parry Street and parked on the side of the road.

Fearing for their safety, the girls ran into a nearby shopping centre.

They spoke with security personnel, who contacted the girls’ parents.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command are investigating the incident.