Young boy followed yesterday in kilbirnie
Yesterday afternoon a young boy 11-12 years old was followed from school by a man in kilbirnie, the man said "Hey Little man" when the kid didnt reapond he then started walkong very fast after him swerving for traffic.
The young boy managed to sprint off and get away and call the cops. However he was left shaken.
He was found today but can't be charged as he didn't do anything illegal.
He has approached other young boys in the area by saying "hey" and then saying "I need help"
Please keep your kids safe and remind them of stranger danger and if they are ever in uncomfortanle position to scream, run and call the police ASAP and to try walk in a group where possible.
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