An arrest has been made
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction and child sex offences after two school girls were stopped by a driver.
Lancashire Constabulary says a 32-year-old man from Rochdale was arrested after and taken into custody. He is being questioned on suspicion of attempted child abduction and inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activityAccording to police, the incident is said to have happened on busy main roads and police are asking any witnesses to come forward. The force also issued a plea against online speculation amid rumours spreading on social media.
"Blackpool CID have progressed the investigation into these reports and we can confirm that a 32-year-old man from Rochdale has been arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction and inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity. This person remains in custody at this time whilst our investigation continues.
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