26/11/2015

Young Girl Approached In L'Derry

Police are appealing for information after a young girl was approached by men in a van in L'Derry.

The incident happened in the Creggan area at around 4.15pm on Wednesday.

The nine-year-old girl was walking in the Creggan area when a white van pulled up beside her.

One of the three men asked her to get in, however the girl refused and ran home.

Police have issued a warning to parents and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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