A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to abduct a three-year-old girl in Wolverhampton....

Published: 6:44 pm January 12, 2025
Updated: 12:20 pm October 8, 2025
Man Charged Following Attempted Abduction of Three-Year-Old Girl in Wolverhampton

A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to abduct a three-year-old girl in Wolverhampton.

Incident Details

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, 9 January, in Leicester Street, Wolverhampton.
  • Richard Stacey, 37, has been charged with attempted child abduction, assault, and affray.
  • The suspect has been remanded in custody and will appear at Walsall Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 January.

Child and Family Support

  • Thankfully, the child was not physically harmed during the incident.
  • Authorities have confirmed they are continuing to provide support to the child and her family.

Ongoing Investigation

Police have urged any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

  • Call 101 quoting reference 09JAN/Wolverhampton.
  • Report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Authorities continue their investigations, and further updates will follow as the case progresses.

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