82 year old held over abductionPolice are investigating an attempted child abduction over fears a man tried to snatch a young boy at a swimming pool.An 82-year-old man was arrested after worried staff raised the alarm at a busy leisure centre.Police have quizzed the man over the alleged snatch attempt in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, and he has since been bailed.A force spokesman said: “South Wales Police was called to Rhydycar leisure centre on Friday January 16, to an alleged abduction attempt.”Officers attended and an 82-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil was arrested at the scene on suspicion of detaining a child without having lawful control.”He has been released on police bail while investigations into the incident continue.”endsCredit: Google Maps
A MAN has been arrested after trying to kidnap a young boy at leisure centre swimming pool.
Cops raced to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre in South Wales on Friday to reports a man had attempted to snatch a child.
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An 82-year-old man was arrested after worried staff raised the alarm.
South Wales Police have quizzed the man over the alleged snatch attempt and he has since been bailed.
A force spokesman said: “South Wales Police was called to Rhydycar leisure centre on Friday January 16, to an alleged abduction attempt.
“Officers attended and an 82-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil was arrested at the scene on suspicion of detaining a child without having lawful control.
“He has been released on police bail while investigations into the incident continue.”
A man, 82, has been arrested after trying to kidnap a young boyCredit: Google Maps
