POLICE said they received a report of a woman approaching children in a park.
Officers were alerted to the incident at Henley Park, on Warrington Road, close to Whiston Hospital, on Tuesday.
It is understood a woman was reportedly seen shouting to children asking if they’d like to play, and offering sweets.
A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said they have been made aware of the incident.
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She said: "We were contacted at 11.20am yesterday (April 19) by a member of the public reporting a female speaking to children at Henley Memorial park.
"The woman left the park prior to police being contacted.
"Local policing officers have been made aware."
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