Lincolnshire Police Hunt Ginger Hi-Vis ‘Fake Cop’ After Shocking Child Handcuffing Incident
Lincolnshire Police are on high alert following a creepy encounter in Alford where a suspicious man tried to handcuff a young boy. The disturbing incident happened on Hamilton Road around 5.20pm on Thursday, July 13.
Ginger Man in Hi-Vis Jacket Targets Kids
The suspect is described as a ginger-haired man, about 50 years old, wearing a high-visibility jacket. Witnesses say he approached two young lads and alarmingly managed to put handcuffs on the youngest child. It’s believed he was pretending to be a police officer to fool the kids.
Quick-Thinking Mum Chases Off Stranger
Thankfully, the boy’s mother spotted what was going on and intervened, forcing the imposter to dash from the scene. Police are taking the case very seriously and have launched a full investigation.
Police Urge Public to Help Identify Suspect
The force is desperate for information. They want anyone who saw a man matching this description, or who has CCTV footage from the area at the time, to come forward immediately. Even the smallest tip could be crucial.
Anyone with info should call 101 and quote incident number 402 of July 13.
