Stranger Danger Alert After Boy Approached By Man In Car
Written by HFM News on 6th May 2021
A stranger danger alert has been issued in Broughton Astley after a student was approached by a man in a car.
It happened near the Spar Shop on Coventry Road as the boy was walking home from Thomas Estley Community College on Friday afternoon.
The man, who was driving a dark blue car, spoke to him briefly before the teenager ran way.
The College has since contacted police and other schools in the area to ensure parents and children remain vigilant.
A Leicestershire Police spokesperson told Hfm: “Police received a call on Tuesday afternoon (4 May) from a school in Broughton Astley reporting a suspicious incident.
“The report alleges that a teenager was approached by a man in a vehicle in Broughton Astley, around 4pm on Friday (30 April).
“It’s believed the man spoke with the boy briefly before the teenager ran away.
“Local officers have been made aware of the report and will be visiting the school to offer advice and reassurance. No other similar incidents have been reported.”
