A SCHOOL in Helston has warned parents to avoid a section of Church Hill after members of the public were said to be attacked by a swarm of bees this morning.

It comes as one mum thanked a kind-hearted postman for ‘saving’ her and her toddler as they walked in the area  today (Wednesday, September 14).

According to Helston Community College, the swarm of bees are in the vicinity of Church Hill, adjacent to college.

One mum who was walking the school with her young toddler said she was attacked by the bees and thanked a postman who pulled over to help.

The mother shared a Facebook post to thank the unknown postman, saying: "It’s a thank you to a postman on a roundabout on Belmont Road who saw me and my toddler get attacked by a swarm of bees by Helston School this morning. He pulled over and saved us from endless stings.

“I sadly didn’t get his name in the ‘chaos’ but our heartfelt thanks to him for rescuing us. If anyone knows the postie for this area, please pass on our thanks.”

As well as students from Helston Community College being in the area, the route is also popular for parents taking their young children to Parc Eglos Primary School, which is at the bottom of Church Hill.

Helston Community College has now informed parents of pupils at the school to avoid the area if possible. The message reads: “We wish to inform you that there has been a swarm of bees in the vicinity of Church Hill adjacent to Helston College.

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“A small number of students and members of the public were stung. These students received first aid and we have contacted their parents.

“We have now been advised that the swarm is now returning to its hive and that there is no significant risk to the public.

“However, we have deemed it sensible to close our link path for the rest of the day. We also advise that students avoid the section of Church Hill between the North Site and Station Road for the remainder of the day.”