A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and police assault after allegedly attempting to snatch a baby in a pram during a disturbing incident on Blackpool promenade.
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The drama unfolded around 11:30am on Saturday, 10 May, on Central Drive near the Coral Island Amusement Centre, a popular tourist spot near the beach.
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Public and Parent Intervened
The baby was reportedly being pushed by their parent when a stranger approached and allegedly tried to take the child from the pram.
Quick-thinking members of the public and the baby’s parent immediately stepped in, preventing the child from being taken. Thankfully, the baby was unharmed.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed:
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