A man has been arrested in connection with children being approached in the playground of a Perth primary school.
Police say a man entered the grounds of Ruthvenfield Primary School without permission on Tuesday afternoon and spoke to a number of pupils.
They also said he was carrying a bible.
On Wednesday evening police confirmed a 55-year-old man had been arrested.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Following an appeal yesterday about an unknown man approaching school pupils in the Ruthvenfield area of Perth, Police Scotland can confirm that a 55-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.”
“Officers would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter.”
‘Extra measures’ in place at Ruthvenfield
A letter sent to parents following the incident said “extra measures” were put in place at the school, although details were not given.
It said: “Whilst this was an isolated incident, staff will be extra vigilant and extra measures have been put in place.”
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