A WOMAN in her 60s has been arrested after allegedly following children as they made their way from school in the North East on Tuesday (March 29). 

The incident, which occured in Guisborough, was first reported to Cleveland Police after concerned parents contacted officers from the police force about the 'suspicious behaviour'.

Alongside the reports, police were also looking into allegations made on social media about a driver following children from school. 

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After looking into the reports and undertaking their enquiries, Cleveland Police confirmed that they've arrested a woman in her 60s on suspicion of dangerous driving and on suspicion of a public order offence. 

She remains in custody being questioned, while enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Representatives of Cleveland Police have calmed the fears of parents and have insisted that children should attend school as normal over the coming days.

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A spokesperson for the police force said: "Police are aware of discussions on social media about a driver allegedly following children who were making their way home from school in Guisborough on Tuesday.

"A number of parents/carers had contacted police late that afternoon, making similar reports about the behaviour of the female driver.

"Officers gave initial safeguarding advice while enquiries began, and a woman in her late 60s was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and on suspicion of a public order offence.

"She remains in custody being questioned and we would reassure parents and carers that their children and young people should attend school as usual in the morning."

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