Parents and carers are being warned to be on their guard after claims that a man tried snatch a child as they walked home from a primary school in Willesden yesterday afternoon.

Brent & Kilburn Times: A warning letter has been sent out to parents and carersA warning letter has been sent out to parents and carers (Image: Archant)

The attempted abduction took place near The Library in Willesden High Road, after the suspect grabbed the child whose age and gender is unknown.

Luckily the child managed to escape and ran home where they raised the alarm.

It is not know what school the child attended but St Mary Magdalen`s Catholic Primary School in Linacre Road has sent out warning letters informing parents and carers about the incident.