A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction after an incident involving two youngsters in Barrow.
The man, in his 40s, is currently in police custody following the incident, which happened at around 1pm in Barrow Park today, December 29.
Officers want to trace a female witness to the incident, who reported the attempted abduction of the youngsters, who are both under 10 years old, to a park ranger and the children’s mother.
Police want to talk to the woman.
A spokesman said: “She can provide important information to assist officers in their investigation.
“The woman was blonde and wearing a beige coat. It’s believed she was with a man and a girl.
“If you are this woman, or you know who she is, please contact Cumbria Police as soon as possible.”
You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 76 of 29th December 2021.
You can also phone on 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
