West Mercia Police Officer Robert Hughes posted on the force’s Neighborhood Matters page yesterday, reporting the standoff in Hadley.

The officer reported that he was approached by a group of children who claimed to have asked the driver of a vehicle to sound his horn, but the driver stopped their vehicle and yelled at them.

PC Hughes gave the children advice on avoiding potential conflicts with strangers and staying safe.

The post said: “Local police responded to a worrying incident in Hadley when PC Hughes was approached by a group of children who were reporting an altercation with a driver. According to the children, they asked the driver of a light blue Ford to call them. horn, which caused the driver to stop vehicle and shouting at them.

“PC Hughes gave the children advice on avoiding potential conflicts with strangers and keeping safe. Due to the absence of a vehicle registration number, officers were unable to locate or identify the driver for further investigation.

“The incident serves as a reminder for parents to discuss road safety and stranger awareness with their children. Police encourage the public to always note vehicle registration numbers when reporting incidents to assist with investigations.”