Officers in the Willenhall area of Walsall this afternoon following reports of a man acting suspiciously.

Good afternoon Resident

We have had a number of officers in the Willenhall area of Walsall this afternoon following reports of a man acting suspiciously.

We have been speaking to the local community and as a precaution we advised schools in the area to keep children while the area was searched.

Our officers have carried out a thorough search of the area, but have been unable to find the man.

As a result, we have now advised schools that it was no longer necessary to keep children on site.

We are aware of a number of social media posts, and would ask the public not to call us if they have seen the same posts.

We will have a visible presence in the area into this evening, and enquiries to identify the man continue.

Anyone with information should get in touch, quoting log 3237. 

Always 999 in an emergency ☎️