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22/08/2018
Reports Of Man Trying To Lure Children Into His Car In North Belfast
An investigation has been launched following reports of a "male acting inappropriately towards children" in North Belfast.
SDLP Councillor for Oldpark, Paul McCusker, said that he had been contacted by concerned parents following incidents in Oldpark and Flax street on Monday, 20 August.
Mr McCusker said that he had made a report to the PSNI, who were investigating.
According to reports, four children, aged between six and 12, were approached by a man in two separate incidents who attempted to lure them into a vehicle.
It is understood that the man had a torch, which he used to attract the children's attention.
Parents have been urged to "be aware and report anything immediately to 101".
(MH/CM)
SDLP Councillor for Oldpark, Paul McCusker, said that he had been contacted by concerned parents following incidents in Oldpark and Flax street on Monday, 20 August.
Mr McCusker said that he had made a report to the PSNI, who were investigating.
According to reports, four children, aged between six and 12, were approached by a man in two separate incidents who attempted to lure them into a vehicle.
It is understood that the man had a torch, which he used to attract the children's attention.
Parents have been urged to "be aware and report anything immediately to 101".
(MH/CM)
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