Arrest after teenage girl 'followed' by stranger
A girl reported being "followed" along a Glenfield Road
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A man has been arrested following reports of "suspicious" behaviour near to Leicestershire schools.
Police said it was reported a girl had been "followed" in Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield, at about 15:40 GMT on Wednesday.
The incident prompted nearby The Hall School in Glenfield to issue a warning to parents on Thursday, which said a person wearing "a full face mask or balaclava" had been approaching children "around numerous primary schools" and "offering them sweets".
Blaby neighbourhood police on Friday said on Thursday afternoon an 18-year-old had been arrested.
The force said he had been released on bail with conditions while investigations continue.
The Hall School on Thursday said it took the matter "extremely seriously" and asked for parents and children to be vigilant.
Police added anyone with information on the incident or any similar situations should contact police.
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