EXTRA police patrols have been put in place near schools in the Worsbrough area after incidents of children being approached by a stranger on the way to school.
Ward Green Primary made the announcement to parents this week in a post on its Facebook page and website.
It said: “Last week we had an incident where a child was approached on the way to school. School gave safety advice  to all our year six pupils and parents contacted the police. We now have a police response which we can circulate to all parents to raise everyone’s awareness to keep all of our children safe.”
The police response said: “Please be aware that we have had two incidents in the Worsbrough area where pupils have seen a black three-door vehicle with a male driver driving slowly around schools at start times. On one occasion the male asked a pupil if they wanted a lift to School. This was declined and the male drove away.
“The local neighbourhood police team will be giving extra patrols in the area at school starting and finishing times to try and identify the vehicle and driver.
“I would ask that staff and parents are made aware of the vehicle. If anyone sees anything they think is suspicious please contact the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.”
The school also said staff will be outside at the end and beginning of each day ‘as always to ensure our children are safe as well as ensuring a quick response where needed’.
