Cheshire Police say a 51-year-old man approached the girl in The Cheshire Cheese pub in Middlewich, Cheshire before he was ‘challenged’ by a parent and others
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A man was detained by the public after allegedly trying to lead a young girl from a pub.
A 51-year-old man approached the four-year-old child in The Cheshire Cheese pub in Middlewich, Cheshire and tried to “lead her away”, police said.
A parent then “challenged” the man and other members quickly “detained” him at the scene.
It happened at about 8pm on Saturday and police have since arrested a 51-year-old man on suspicion of child abduction. He remains in custody.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary said: “Police have arrested a 51-year-old man from Middlewich following a report of a child abduction in Middlewich.
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“At 8pm on Saturday 8 January a man approached a four-year-old girl in The Cheshire Cheese pub in Lewin Street, Middlewich and tried to lead her away.
“He was challenged by a parent, and members of the public detained him outside the pub to prevent him from leaving the area.
“The girl was thankfully physically unharmed by the incident.
“Police subsequently arrested a man on suspicion of child abduction. He remains in custody.”
Chief Inspector Claire Jesson said: “While this was very concerning incident, this was isolated and the suspect was swiftly arrested.
“I’d like to thank those who intervened and prevented the suspect from leaving the area.
“We have increased patrols to provide reassurance and the family are being supported by officers.”
