Letters have been sent out to parents with pupils at Acomb Primary School today (June 10) warning them about an incident which took place close to Westfield School.
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It states: “It has been reported to us that an incident took place near Westfield School this morning involving an ‘attempted abduction of a four-year-old’.
“We do not have any further details at this time, but wanted to pass this on to you for your attention”.
North Yorkshire Police has said they have stepped up patrols in the area after an incident was reported to them at about 9.10am.
A force spokesman said: “We received reports of a safeguarding incident in the area around Westfield Primary School, York, at around 9.10am this morning.
“Patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance to parents and the wider community.
“All children are safe and an investigation in under way to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”
