Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction in Southport
It's after police received two reports of a woman in a car acting suspiciously in Birkdale
Merseyside Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman on suspicion of sexual touching and attempted abduction of a child in Southport.
The arrest followed two reports the force received of a woman in a car acting suspiciously in the Stamford Road area of Birkdale on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 November.
The first allegation relates to a report of a teenage male being touched inappropriately. In a separate incident it is alleged a schoolgirl was offered a lift. The girl did not get into the car and no physical contact occurred, police said.
The woman has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Inspector Edward Barr said: “Our enquiries are at the very early stages as we seek to establish what has taken place and I would ask people not to comment or speculate while enquiries are being carried out.
“It is important that we are able to carry out our investigation fully and fairly. The woman has been bailed with strict conditions while we continue with our investigation, and we are continuing to support those affected and their families.
“We have increased patrols in the Birkdale area to reassure people and I would ask anyone with any concerns or with information which could assist with our enquiries to contact us as a matter of urgency.”