POLICE have appealed for help in finding the driver of a van who stopped and asked two boys to get in in Blackwood.

The boys aged 10 and 11 did not get into the blue VW Transit type van, and police commended them for "doing the right thing" by reporting the incident to teachers.

The incident happened at around 8.50am yesterday on Highfields Way, Blackwood.

Police reminded parents and guardians to be aware of where their children are, and also to speak to their children to remind them of the dangers of talking to strangers.

Anyone with any information is asked to ring 101 quoting log 96 01/07/13.