Police hunt for 'suspicious' person who approached 11-year-old Milton Keynes schoolgirl

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said the girl was approached on Wednesday (September 16) afternoon in Windermere Drive, in Bletchley.

A TVP spokesperson said: "TVP is aware of a number of reports on social media with regards to suspicious behaviour in Bletchley.

"Currently, officers are investigating a report of a suspicious person approaching an 11-year-old girl on Wednesday (September 16) afternoon in Windermere Drive, Bletchley.

"The girl was not hurt in the incident and she is assisting us with our enquiries.

"If you think you can help, please contact the non-emergency number 101 and quote the reference URN 1406 (16/9).

"Please be reassured we take all community concerns seriously and any incidents should be reported directly to police on 101 or in an emergency call 999."

A spokesperson from the Sir Herbert Leon Academy, in Bletchley, - where the girl reportedly goes to school - said it is aware of a number of 'attempted abductions' in the area.

The spokesperson said: “We are aware of a number of abduction attempts being made outside schools in Milton Keynes and we are working in partnership with other schools in the area to ensure our students and their families are aware of this situation and are taking all appropriate action to ensure their safety.

"We have encouraged parents to collect their children from school, or if that is not possible, then for students to walk home in pairs.”