Lancashire Police step up patrols in Lostock Hall after report of pupils being followed to school
Police were alerted after children reported being followed to school in Lostock Hall.
Three pupils from Lostock Hall Academy suspected they were being followed to school by a man in a dark blue car last Wednesday (December 10).
The school made parents and guardians aware, and the incident was reported to Lancashire Police.
The force said patrols would be stepped up in the area around Todd Lane North, while the school is advising pupils to remain vigilant and to avoid walking alone.
Police have not provided a description of the man, but one dad said his daughter described the man as “bald, fattish, and in his early 50s”.
A police spokesperson said: “Enquiries into the report are ongoing, and you may see an increase in reassurance patrols in the area.
“Whilst we appreciate this may be concerning to hear about, we do ask that you avoid speculating online or otherwise whilst our enquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 0702 of December 11.