Parents are being warned to remain vigilant after a man was arrested by police for allegedly approaching a child in a Dundee park.
Officers swooped on Fairmuir Park shortly before 11am on Saturday after concerns were raised.
A 29-year-old man was detained over the alleged incident which occurred close to a children’s football match taking place at the time.
The incident has prompted several local youth groups to issue warnings to parents.
Warning issued to parents after Dundee park incident
Maryfield United posted a warning on its Facebook page after what it described as a “serious incident” during its match.
The club said: “The police have asked us to put out a message asking parents and coaches to be vigilant when allowing children to go to the park alone and even just spectating.”
They added: “We hope this has been a one-off isolated incident and thank God that the child is safe.
“There may be absolutely no need to be on your guard and we don’t want to frighten anyone but for obvious reason, we would rather be safe than sorry.”
Police probe Dundee park ‘approach’
Police are now probing the alleged incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 10.45am on Saturday, we received a report of a man approaching a child at Fairmuir Park in Dundee.
“Officers attended and a 29-year-old man was arrested.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
