A young girl was reportedly followed by a man in a car as she walked to school in Stockport.
Warnings have been issued to parents and pupils at several schools following the incident on Thursday morning.
It is understood the year seven was walking along Grange Avenue in Cheadle Hulme towards Laurus Cheadle Hulme High School when she noticed a dark grey car she believes was following her.
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The girl felt uncomfortable, and, when the car pulled up and stopped near her, she ran away.
The driver, a man, did not speak to the girl.
Police were informed of the incident, and advised Laurus Cheadle Hulme to notify nearby schools and remind students to remain vigilant and report anything strange.
Nearby Oak Tree Primary School, also sent a message to parents about the incident.
It read: "FYI, a child from Laurus school has reported being followed this morning near Grange Ave in a dark grey car.
"We will talk to the children."
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