Investigation underway into attempted baby abduction in Nottinghamshire

Police are looking into an incident on a train near Worksop station

Police believe the man in a CCTV image they've published may have vital information
Author: Neil Lancefield, PA / Jonny FreemanPublished 25th Sep 2024

Detectives investigating an attempted baby abduction on a train in Nottinghamshire have released a CCTV image of a man they believe can help with their enquiries.

British Transport Police (BTP) said a man grabbed a baby girl out of her mother's arms and "took off down the carriage with her" as the train approached Worksop station.

The force said "a relative managed to grab the baby back".

The incident happened at around 7.30pm on August 17 as the woman was preparing to leave the train with her baby.

The man, described by BTP as "a stranger", left the train at Barnsley.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference number 228 of August 18.

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