9-year-old girl approached by man in Barlby park

Police are investigating reports he tried to lure her into his van

Police car
Author: May NormanPublished 28th Jun 2021

Police are investigating reports a man tried to lure a school girl into a van in Barlby at the weekend.

It happened in the park opposite the primary school on Saturday around 8.15pm.

The man - said to be in his 60s - offered the 9-year old sweets, but left when she said she was going to call the police.

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