Man arrested after attempted child abduction near Eastrop Park
A MAN has been arrested following an attempted abduction of a toddler near Eastrop Park last week.
The incident happened at around 4pm on February 4, when a 25-year-old woman was walking with her two-year-old daughter in a pushchair and was approached by the unknown masked man.
He began speaking with the women, before trying to take the girl out of the pushchair.
Officers investigating the attempted abduction have now arrested a 51-year-old man from Basingstoke, on suspicion of trying to take a child.
He remains in custody.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel