Parents at Tomnacross Primary near Beauly have been left concerned after a man entered school grounds and sparked a Police Scotland investigation
Some worried parents of pupils at a Highland primary school kept their children at home today (Friday) after a stranger was confronted after entering the grounds on Thursday morning.
The man reportedly entered Tomnacross Primary, on the outskirts of Beauly, on Thursday at around 11 am.
His behaviour caused concern to staff and police were called, but the unknown individual left before they arrived.
Officers are investigating the incident and Highland Council said parents had been given “information and assurance”.
It is understood the man entered the school field and watched children in a physical education class.
When he was approached by staff, he allegedly became hostile and demanded to gain access to the school.
It is also claimed the man demanded to take photographs of children and classrooms.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police received a report of an unknown man having entered a school in Beauly around 11am on Thursday, 5 September, 2024.
“The man subsequently left. Enquiries are ongoing.”
A number of parents are reported to have kept their children at home today out of concern for their safety.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: “An unknown man entered Tomnacross Primary School on the morning of Thursday, 5 September, 2024.
“School staff saw the man, spoke with him and asked him to leave.
“The man subsequently left and Police Scotland were informed.
“Parents have been provided with information and reassurance regarding the incident.”
