People reported the man to the police.
Laleham is located in Surrey (Image: Google)
A migrant has been accused of spitting at a group of mothers after he “harassed” a group of primary school pupils in Surrey. The man, who is from Afghanistan, is reportedly staying in a three-bed cottage in the area. The man was allegedly harassing female pupils at a primary school and he was confronted by the mothers who were concerned.
He allegedly told them: “I’m allowed to stand where I want – I paid £3,000 to be here,” reports the Daily Mail.
The man is said to have appeared outside the school multiple times, with families noticing his presence. He is believed to be in his early 20s and according to reports. He is also believed to have mental health issues.
The man was arrested by police (Image: X)
Police were called after reports that the man had been monitoring children outside Laleham Church of England Primary School in Surrey.
Residents say a businessman bought a £500,000 three-bedroom cottage next to Laleham’s war memorial but after a few weeks it was turned into a six-roomed hostel with Home Office officials moving in a group of male migrants.
One mother-of-two, Rebecca, told the Daily Mail: “I was with a group of mothers when one went to speak to him and ask him what he was doing.
“He became abusive and he told her ‘I’m allowed to stand where I want. I paid £3,000 to be here.’”
The mother said he was “hanging around the school” constantly and leaning against the wall, and the parents “started to panic”.
She added that he was aggressive and had watched her and her children walk home on several occasions.
The man was held on suspicion of harassment after allegedly returning to the school despite being told to stay away by police.
He is now being held at a secure facility under the Mental Health Act.
Surrey Police said: “A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of harassment last Thursday (April 16) following reports of an individual approaching people outside Laleham Church of England Primary School.
“Following further assessment, the man, who is an Afghan national, was detained under the Mental Health Act and is currently awaiting further treatment and assessment at a secure facility.”