Black panther spotted near Ryarsh Primary School and Brookline Coaches, Ryarsh, near West Malling
15:16, 11 November 2015
A primary school has issued a warning to all parents after a black panther was reportedly spotted nearby.
Ryarsh Primary School, in Birling Road, Ryarsh, sent text messages warning parents this morning.
The warning said: "For your information: There has been a sighting of a black panther outside Brookline Coaches in Ryarsh this morning.
"The police have been informed."
A police spokesman said: "Kent Police received a call at 8.35am to a report that a large black cat had been seen in the Ryarsh area.
"A search of the area took place but no such animals were located."
Kent County Council and the RSPCA have been approached for a comment.
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