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Police reportedly respond to alleged child abduction attempt in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
22 August 2022 | 7.14pm
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Police are said to be responding to reports of a child abduction attempt in Swindon.

Officers have reportedly been tasked to the Pinehurst area following a call about a male allegedly attempting to kidnap a child at around 5.45pm today (Monday, 22 August).

It’s claimed the male tried to grab a nine-year-old girl in or around The Circle.

The incident is ongoing – no further details are known at this time.

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