Police appeal for witnesses after attempted abduction of girl, two
Police appeal for witnesses after attempted abduction of two-year-old girl from her pushchair in Basingstoke
- Incident happened near Eastrop Park in Basingstoke at about 4pm on Thursday
- 25-year-old woman was walking with her daughter after approached by a man
- Man began speaking to the woman, before trying to take girl from the pushchair
Police have appealed for witnesses after the attempted abduction of a two-year-old girl from a pushchair.
The incident happened near Eastrop Park in Basingstoke, Hampshire, at about 4pm on Thursday.
A 25-year-old woman was walking with her daughter in a pushchair when they were approached by an unknown man, police said.
The man began speaking to the woman, before trying to take the girl out of the pushchair.
The incident happened near Eastrop Park in Basingstoke, Hampshire, at about 4pm on Thursday. Pictured is a general view of the surrounding area
Eastrop Park is a public park with a large boating lake.
The man is described as black, about 40 years old, 5ft 6ins tall with a stocky build, black hair and a thick beard and moustache.
He was wearing a white mask, a royal blue padded jacket, grey jeans and white trainers.
Police appealed for anyone who could have information to phone 101 with the reference 44210043340.
Alternatively, phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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