Police say no reports of missing children following child abduction claims

There have been a number of reports on social media that a child was abducted in Cavalry Drive in March last night (Sunday).

A police spokesperson said: “At 9pm this evening (Sunday, 5 July) we were called by a member of the public with concerns that a child may have been taken against their will from the street in Cavalry Drive, March.

“They reported seeing a young girl, about five-years-old, being put into the front of a van at about 7pm, then coming across a child’s pink bicycle left in the street.

“We are aware of reports on social media which indicate a child has been taken from the street and we understand members of the public are concerned and want to help, however we currently do not have any reports of missing children.

“Whilst officers are in the area carrying out enquiries, we have not been made aware of any information other than the initial report which leads us to believe anything criminal has taken place. We are of course keeping an open mind and will continue to carry out enquiries.”