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Letters have been left on cars offering to check children for coronavirus symptoms in Kingston.

The note, seen by SurreyLive, gave a mobile number and suggested children meet at Latchmere Recreation Ground in Latchmere Road.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "An officer in Kingston was approached on Saturday, (March 14), by a member of the public reporting letters left on cars offering to check children for coronavirus symptoms.

"The letter gave a mobile phone number and suggested meeting children at Latchmere Recreation Ground.

"Officers investigated and arrested a 14-year-old boy later that day. The boy has been bailed pending further enquiries. We are liaising with Children's Services in respect of the boy who was arrested."

Met Police were unable to confirm what the boy has been charged with, only saying he has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

Latchmere recreation ground, which is managed by Kingston Council, has been contacted for more information.

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