Lancashire man charged with child abduction after two-year-old flown to Spain

A man from Leyland has been charged with abducting a child and taking her abroad.

Lancashire Police launched an appeal last week after the child was taken from Lancaster and flown to Spain.

The child, aged two, returned to Manchester Airport in the company of a woman on Sunday (August 29) and was taken to a place of safety.

A 35-year-old woman who we wanted to speak to in connection with the youngster’s disappearance was detained by officers without incident. She was not arrested and was due to be voluntarily interviewed.

Lee Rogers, 39, was arrested at Glasgow airport on Tuesday and has now been charged with child abduction.

Rogers, of Balcarres Place, Leyland, was due to appear before Blackpool Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, September 2nd)

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