A police investigation is underway in West Lothian after a child was approached by a stranger as they walked to school in the Carmondean area of Livingston around 8.15am this morning.
The incident took place away from school grounds, and the child safely reached school afterwards.
“Inquiries into the full circumstances are ongoing.”
West Lothian Council sent a letter to local parents following the incident which states: “We would encourage parents/carers to remain vigilant and discuss personal safety with their children when out in the community and when they are travelling to and from school.
“If you have any information about this incident, please contact Livingston Police Station on 101.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
