Police reassure public after Horsham schoolboy '˜approached in odd manner'

Police have reassured the public after warnings were issued about a Horsham schoolboy being followed home.
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The 11-year-old was cycling home from school on Tuesday (July 11) when he was approached by a small black van.

Police said the boy was ‘approached in an odd manner’ by the driver in Granary Close at about 3.30pm. No contact was made.

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Warnings were sent to parents from schools across the town asking students to remain vigilant.

Following the incident a Sussex Police spokesman said: “Further enquiries revealed nothing suspicious, but police urge that any concerns should always be reported promptly and in as much detail as possible.”

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