Two Men Arrested in Teesside for Attempted Child Abduction After Approaching Five Children
Police have arrested two men in Middlesbrough on suspicion of attempted child abduction following a disturbing incident in the Pallister Park area.
The incident occurred around 5:15pm on Tuesday, April 22, when five children were reportedly approached on Homerton Road. The children fled the scene and alerted an adult, who immediately contacted Cleveland Police.
Officers say the suspects drove off toward Ormesby Road following the incident. Two men, aged 51 and 53, have since been arrested and remain in custody as investigations continue.
Cleveland Police confirmed that patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide community reassurance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 071073.
