A LITTLE girl was grabbed around the neck by a man in a supermarket on Friday.

The nine-year-old girl was waiting near the customer toilets in Waitrose in Salisbury at approximately 6pm when the 22-year-old man, who had severe learning difficulties, approached her and grabbed her around the neck.

She escaped unhurt.

Police were called but no arrests were made and the man left the store, accompanied by one of his parents.

Police enquiries are ongoing.