Parents are being urged to be "vigilant" after two men attempted to "abduct children" outside of a school on Halloween.

On Tuesday, young people were reportedly targeted near a school in Clapham Common, South London.

An email was sent to parents at Eaton House Schools to inform them of the horrors which unfolded the night before.

Principle Sarah Segrave said: “It has come to our attention that there was an attempted abduction of children last night by two men driving a dark grey van.

"Be vigilant and report any concerning situations to the police immediately”.

The incident reportedly took place at around 7.30pm near the junction of Nansen Road and Forthbridge Road.

Segrave added that parents should consider whether they want their children walking home alone in the dark.

Eaton House The Manor, opposite Clapham Common, includes a school for boys aged between two and 13 and one for girls aged between two and 11.