A SCHOOLGIRL in York was followed home from school by a man in a small silver car, police have said.

Officers are investigating the incident, which happened on Monday, November 18, when the 12-year-old girl was walking in Maythorn Road in Huntington, at about 3pm.

A police spokesman said the car did not stop and the man made no attempt to speak to the girl or get out of the vehicle.

Officers have visited schools in the area to make them aware of the incident and have urged anyone who is approached in similar circumstances to phone them on 101.