POLICE are investigating the source of an anonymous mailshot warning people in Rodbourne that there is a paedophile living nearby.
Various homes in and around a street in Rodbourne have received A4 sheets through their letterboxes.
Each gives the name and address of a man, with the message: "Beware. Watch your children. Do you realise you have a convicted paedophile in your area."
Swindon Police today refused to comment on the individual, but have confirmed that registered sex offenders do live in Swindon and are monitored.
Police spokeswoman Alvina Kumar said: "I can confirm that we have received several calls from the Rodbourne area in relation to leaflets. We are currently making enquiries to establish whether or not any offences have been committed.
"We are unable to comment or divulge any details on whether an individual is a registered sex offender. "
The man named on the leaflet refused to comment, saying only: "This is vicious I shall be talking to the police."
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