Schoolboys 'approached by older boy not known to them' in Swindon
Officers have confirmed they have spoken with senior staff at the school they were walking to - and say the pair were not threatened or harmed
Police in Swindon are investigating after two children were reportedly approached by an unknown older boy.
Officers have confirmed they have spoken with senior staff at the school they were walking to - and say the pair were not threatened or harmed.
In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: "We are aware of an incident this morning (25/11) in which two children, walking to William Morris Primary School in Swindon, have been approached by an older boy not known to them.
"The children were concerned and ran away.
"However, they were not threatened or subject to any harm.
"Officers have spoken to the children and with senior staff.
"We take such reports extremely seriously, and whilst there is not believed to be any threat to the children, extra patrols will be in place at the end of the school day for further reassurance.
"We would ask that anyone with similar concerns should call 101.
"In an emergency always call 999."