Police have urged parents and school staff to be alert after reports of a motorist acting suspiciously outside two village schools.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary says it has received several reports of a motorist acting suspiciously outside schools in Montacute and Odcombe, near Yeovil.

The motorist, believed to be a white man in his early 20s, has been spotted on a number of mornings in a white Citroen.

Police did not say what kind of suspicious behaviour the man had engaged in, but it is understood that he has not directly approached any child.

Inquiries are ongoing and police have asked the public for help in identifying the man.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. As always, calls to Crimestoppers are free and callers don't have to disclose their identity.