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Police are probing "suspicious activity" from a man who reportedly left sausages outside a Clifton school.

A woman, who did not wish to be named, says she saw "a suspicious-looking man" placing two frankfurters on the driveway of the English Language Centre in Pembroke Road.

The food was reportedly left outside the school, which teaches English to students aged 16 and over, at 7.30pm on Sunday, June 9.

The woman wrote on the Nextdoor online forum: "I removed [the sausages] and on closer inspection, they looked like they were coated with something.

"The same man has been spotted on a bike recently acting suspiciously around Oakfield Grove, St John's Road and Alma Vale Road.

"Please beware, especially if you have pets."

She described the man as white, aged around 65, with grey and thinning hair, and of medium build.

He was wearing a check shirt with dark trousers, she added.

What police say

An Avon and Somerset Constabulary spokeswoman said: "We can confirm we received reports over the weekend of suspicious activity which related to a man leaving items of food in public spaces in the Clifton area.

"People reporting the incidents are concerned that the items could have been deliberately placed to target animals.

"We are aware of messages circulating on a local social media group warning pet owners to be aware and vigilant.

"An investigation is underway to establish whether the food items contain any harmful or poisonous substances."

English Language Centre has been approached for comment.