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02/10/2015
Investigation Launched After Children Suspiciously Approached In Ballymena
Police have launched an investigation after a suspicious approach to children was made in Ballymena, Co Antrim.
The incident occurred in the Queen Street area on Wednesday evening.
Chief Inspector Simon Ball said: "We are investigating the report very carefully and taking the matter seriously. We understand that this type of incident creates concern for our community. We understand that the safety and welfare of children is the number concern of parents.
"Please be assured that there is great time and effort going into the investigation. We will provide a community update when we can."
UKIP North Antrim Representative and Ballymena Councillor, Donna Anderson, said: "Parents be aware. There was a possible abduction attempt tonight on Queen Street just after 7pm. I am just off the phone with the mother. The children are safe but are understandably traumatised. PSNI are now on the scene and the car registration was noted. A good description of the car and the man involved have been given and CCTV camera evidence will hopefully have been captured."
(CD)
The incident occurred in the Queen Street area on Wednesday evening.
Chief Inspector Simon Ball said: "We are investigating the report very carefully and taking the matter seriously. We understand that this type of incident creates concern for our community. We understand that the safety and welfare of children is the number concern of parents.
"Please be assured that there is great time and effort going into the investigation. We will provide a community update when we can."
UKIP North Antrim Representative and Ballymena Councillor, Donna Anderson, said: "Parents be aware. There was a possible abduction attempt tonight on Queen Street just after 7pm. I am just off the phone with the mother. The children are safe but are understandably traumatised. PSNI are now on the scene and the car registration was noted. A good description of the car and the man involved have been given and CCTV camera evidence will hopefully have been captured."
(CD)
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