Appeal after attempted child abduction in Birmingham
It happened on Saturday afternoon in Nechells
Police are appealing for information after an attempted abduction in Birmingham over the weekend.
On Saturday (July 20) police received a report of a nine-year-old being approached by a man in Bloomsbury Park, Nechells at 4.30pm.
The man asked her if she wanted an ice cream and took her by the hand.
A family member intervened and the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s, between 5ft 5ins tall and 5ft 8ins tall, large build and short blonde hair.
The man was wearing a blue t-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms with a blue stripe.
Det Insp Junior Stephens from Birmingham Police CID said: “We understand how distressing the incident will be to the community but rest assured we are taking this incredibly serious.
“We believe this was an isolated incident and are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity at the time to speak to us if you haven’t already.
“Since the incident, we have stepped up our patrols in the area as well as reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses.
“If you see officers out and about and have any concerns please speak to us.”