Parents are on the alert after a man allegedly exposed himself outside a primary school.

Coggeshall’s Honywood Community Science School issued the following warning this afternoon: “We have received a report about a man allegedly exposing himself yesterday outside a local primary school.

“The police have been informed.

“We would like youngsters and families in our community to be aware and have appropriate regard for their safety.

“If anyone does come across this person, they should report it to the police in the first instance.”