“SEVERAL” inappropriate posters have been reported outside a Bournemouth school.

Police have been conducted patrols around Avonbourne School after receiving reports of the posters.

A post from Bournemouth Police said: “PCSO 5371 and PC 1799 from Boscombe NPT have been out on patrol around Avonbourne School due to several reports of inappropriate posters around the area.

“Please continue to report if you see anything suspicious via our 101 system or in an emergency, 999.”

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “The posters contained text only and featured inappropriate messages, we would not go into the content in any more detail.

“The report was received from a member of the public.”