19/03/2015

Dublin School Warns Parents After Pupils Approached By Men In Car

A Dublin secondary school has written to parents after two pupils were allegedly approached by two men in a black car last week.

According to reports the pupils of Hartstown Community College were approached by the men in a black car at about 20:30 as they walked on Hartstown Road.

It is understood it is the second incident of its type in the area within the last week, however, it is not yet known if the two are connected.

A pupil of Scoil Mhuire Senior School in Clonsilla was allegedly approached by a man at about 16:00 last Wednesday.

Parents have been asked to speak to their children about safety while out and about.

(MH/IT)

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