Schools Alert Parents Following Disturbing Incident
Multiple schools in Birmingham have issued urgent warnings to parents after a man approached schoolchildren in the Kings Norton area. The incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, November 5, prompting a coordinated safety response from local educational institutions.
Police Investigation and Arrest Made
According to school leaders, West Midlands Police immediately launched an investigation into the disturbing event. Authorities have confirmed that a man was arrested at around 5pm on Wednesday evening in connection with the offence. The suspect remained in custody pending further interviews.
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Wychall Lane was among the schools that sent emails to parents, urging them to reinforce stranger danger messages at home. The school's associate vice principal, Mrs Linehan, stated they had been made aware of an 'unknown male approaching school-age children' in the local area.
Community Response and Safety Measures
Several schools across the Kings Norton area distributed similar communications to parents following the incident. In a blanket email seen by BirminghamLive, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School emphasized the importance of reminding children about how to keep themselves safe outside of school.
The school confirmed it would be reminding all pupils about stranger danger protocols and encouraged parents to have similar conversations at home. This coordinated approach highlights the community's commitment to child safety and wellbeing following the alarming incident.
