LATEST NEWS: Men trying to 'coax' child into van 'didn't happen', according to police

A PRIMARY school in Bradford sent out an alert to parents earlier today after men reportedly tried to "coax" a child into their van.

Clayton St. John Church of England (CE) Primary School, in Bradford Road, seemingly sent out the text message to parents and guardians of pupils at 3.25pm today.

The alert said: "We have received a report of two men in a blue van on Pasture Lane attempting to coax a child.

"Please be vigilant. CSJ."

Many people posted on Facebook to say they had received the same text message from the school.

Pasture Lane, in the Clayton area of Bradford, is a seven minute walk from Clayton St. John CE Primary School and just five minutes from Clayton Primary School, in John Street.