Wiltshire Police investigate potential child abduction

A van was seen picking up a young child from an abandoned farm in Trowbridge

The incident was reported at Green Lane Farm near Leap Gate
Author: James DiamondPublished 15th Sep 2022

Wiltshire Police are investigating reports of a potential child abduction in Trowbridge.

In a statement they describe a suspicious incident at the abandoned Green Lane Farm on Wednesday evening (September 14), between 5pm and 7pm, saying children playing nearby reported a van arriving via Godley Lane, picking up a young child and taking them away.

A spokesperson says the force is "working hard to ascertain the facts" and "keeping an open mind" as to exactly what has happened.

They are appealing for anyone who picked up a child from the farm between those hours last night to get in touch with them.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote the reference number 54220097294.

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