Children kept in school as officers search for 'suspicious' man in Willenhall

Children in parts of Willenhall were kept in school today as police searched for a man acting suspiciously.

Police sent patrols out to the area this afternoon (4th June).

They eventually let students out of school, as their searches continued.

Officers say they have now identified the man.

In a statement they said they are satisfied he did not have a weapon and has not committed any offences.

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