Police have arrested a man in connection with a series of attempted abductions of schoolgirls in north London.

Scotland Yard said a 28-year-old man was held on Wednesday on suspicion of attempting to take a child.

He was taken into custody and bailed until a later date pending further enquiries.

Police said patrols are taking place in Hornsey and Crouch End with some officers stationed at schools following the incidents.

On Tuesday, Scotland Yard said a bogus police officer attempted to abduct four girls during the schoolrun in Hornsey.

The girls, all between the ages of 11 and 14 years old, were reportedly approached by the same man in a number of locations between 8am and 9am on Monday.

A fifth case was reported on Tuesday. None of the girls were injured.

The man was not wearing a police uniform but allegedly told the girls he was a police officer.

He has been described as black, aged between 20 and 30. He was seen wearing a grey or black hooded top and dark jeans.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Trevers, from Haringey CID, said: "Haringey does not see this type of offence very often and I want to reassure the community that such instances are incredibly rare.

"Notwithstanding the development of an arrest, I urge any witnesses to come forward so that my team can be sure to identify and prosecute the offender of these awful crimes.

"If you believe you or a loved one is a victim of such a crime, please contact us via 101 and be assured officers will treat you with care and sensitivity and we will do all we can to support you."

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.