28/04/2015

Police Appeal For Witnesses Of Child Abduction

Police have appealed for information after a child was abducted "for a short time" on Saturday 25 April.

Police Scotland have reported that a 39-year-old man is in custody in connection with an incident in Bonnybridge on Saturday evening.

It is understood that a child was "approached and abducted for a short time", by the suspect.

DI Hugh Louden said: "I would like to reassure the community that we have a man in custody and there is no danger to members of the public. Anyone who does have concerns or would like to report any suspicious activity, should contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

(MH/CD)

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