POLICE have been ramping up patrols after a 'suspicious person' was spotted outside a Hampshire school. 

Officers could be seen patrolling in Hedge End after they were alerted to a suspicious individual outside a school. 

The increased presence was due to an incident that happened on Thursday morning. 

A post from the Hedge End Facebook page said: "Reassurance Patrols - we received information on Friday in respect of a suspicious person outside of a school on Thursday in the Hedge End area. We regularly patrol schools - at the start and finish of the day - please come and speak to us if you have any concerns or contact us online or on 101."

The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for more information.

More to follow...