Eyewitnesses told Kfm that students attending the school felt unsafe, with some contacting their parents to report the man's actions.
A man in his 50s was arrested this morning on Main Street, Newbridge under the Mental Health Act.
Kfm understands that parents and pupils at the nearby school raised concerns over his behaviour.
Eyewitnesses told Kfm that students attending Holy Family Secondary School felt unsafe, with some contacting their parents to report the man's actions.

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