A WOMAN in her 60s has been arrested and released following reports of a driver allegedly following children to school.

Cleveland Police said the 67-year-old woman, who had also been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, has now been released under investigation.

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She was arrested on Tuesday following a number of reports that a driver was “following” children to school in Guisborough.

Concerned parents had contacted officers to report the “suspicious” behaviour.

Earlier this week, officers sought to calm the fears of parents and said children should attend school as normal.

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