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Parents warned after "suspicious man" spotted outside Wayfield Primary School in Chatham

Officers investigating reports that a man was acting suspiciously outside a school are satisfied “there were no sinister intentions”.

Last week Wayfield Primary in Chatham sent out a mass text message to all parents after concern raised over a man making suspicious comments to two adults and two children in Wayfield Road, Chatham.

Parents of pupils at the school were contacted via text
Parents of pupils at the school were contacted via text

It read: “Please ensure all children are collected after school today. Man acting suspiciously has been spotted in the area. Police are investigating. Thank you.”

After investigations a police spokeswoman said: “Following this report, officers have investigated the matter and are satisfied there were no sinister intentions and no criminal offences.”

Wayfield Primary School, Wayfield Road, Chatham. Stock picture.
Wayfield Primary School, Wayfield Road, Chatham. Stock picture.

The school’s head teacher and The Griffin School Trust, which sponsors the academy, were not available for comment.


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