THREE schoolchildren say they were followed by a man on their way to school this morning.

Two girls and a boy, aged between 11 and 14, reported a man acting suspiciously to the police at 9.27am, on their way to school.

The three were walking through the underpass near Sainsbury's in Romsey Road, Lordshill, on their way to Oasis Academy Lordshill.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We received a report at 9.27am this morning that three young people had reported a man acting suspiciously as they walked to school.

"The man appeared to be following them but did not speak to them."

Anyone who has information about this incident has been asked to call 101, quoting reference 44180436154.