Police have arrested a man following an ‘attempted kidnapping’ in Swindon.
At around 5pm on Monday 24 July, a 12-year-old girl alighted the number 10 bus in Bodiam Drive, Toothill, before being approached by an attacker.
It’s said the girl briefly met with her father and then walked along Stratford Close – where the suspect stopped her.
It’s said that he tried to persuade her to enter his flat with him and has attempted to grab her and kiss her. The girl was fortunately able to escape the situation uninjured.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap and sexual assault of a child under 13. He has been released on bail while the investigation is ongoing.
LCI Mead, based in Swindon, said: “This was a very worrying incident and we understand the community concern that it may cause.
“Please rest assured that we are taking it incredibly seriously and are pursuing several lines of enquiry.
“We have arrested a man in connection with this incident and he has been bailed while our enquiries continue.
“I’d like to appeal for anyone who was in the vicinity at the time and witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage from the area to get in touch with us.
“If you can help, contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54230077848.”
