A WARNING about a man exposing himself to members of the public around the Colley Gate area has gone out.

Colley Lane Primary and Cradley CE Primary have put out messages to parents about the man.

The messages states that police are upping patrols, particularly at home time.

In his message Colley Lane headteacher Dominic Simpson states: "We have been made aware by police of a man who has been exposing himself to the public around the Colley Gate area, particularly by the shops this weekend.

"The police are increasing patrols in the area to try to apprehend this character, particularly at home time and we will speak to the children who walk home about stranger danger.

"You may also like to talk to your child about how they walk home safely and what to do if they become concerned."

The message from Cradley CE Primary states the man had followed children from shops to a park.

The alerts were issued on Monday (May 16).

West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment.