A SCHOOL has warned parents after a man allegedly tried to abduct a girl as she walked home.

       The schoolgirl had just left an after-school club in Sale, Greater Manchester, when a man reportedly put his hand over her mouth and tried to snatch her off the street.

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       The schoolgirl was leaving Firs Primary School around 4.35pm when a man Credit: Google

       In a letter from The Firs Primary School, seen by Manchester Evening News, the pupil was walking home around 4.35pm when the man "came up behind her".

       She was able to escape after a man and a woman who were passing by came to her aid.

       Police are now investigating the shocking incident, the letter to parents and carers from the school's deputy headteacher said.

       Mums and dads have been urged to pick up their children from school on darker evenings, or ensure they walk home with a friend.

       SCHOOL 'ABDUCTION' ATTEMPT

       The letter said: "One of our pupils was approached by a man who came up behind her and put his hand over her mouth and attempted to abduct her.

       "Fortunately the pupil was able to get away due to support from a male and female passerby.

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       "This happened towards the top of Firs Road and Manor Avenue.

       "The police have been informed and are undertaking appropriate investigations.

       "We would ask if anyone has any information that may be helpful to the police, then let ourselves or the police know immediately.

       The letter added: "With the evenings getting darker, earlier, you may like to ensure your child is collected by a grown up or at the very least is accompanied by a friend, particularly after the after school clubs.

       "Please keep safe everyone."

       Sun Online has contacted Greater Manchester Police and the Firs Primary School for further comment.