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18/08/2016
Investigation Launched Following 'Possible Child Approach' In Banbridge
Police have launched an investigation following a "possible child approach" in the Donaghcloney area in Banbridge on Tuesday, 16 August.
The incident happened on Main Street at around 9.20pm.
Three men in a white van approached a 10-year-old boy and offered him sweets.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The boy did the right thing, remembered Stranger Danger, and went straight home to tell his mum.
"If you saw a white van in the area at that time, or were one of those men, please contact us. There may be a perfectly innocent explanation for this so it's important we get talking to you to find out and reassure the parents. Call us on 101 quoting incident 1355 of 16/08/16."
(CD/JP)
The incident happened on Main Street at around 9.20pm.
Three men in a white van approached a 10-year-old boy and offered him sweets.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The boy did the right thing, remembered Stranger Danger, and went straight home to tell his mum.
"If you saw a white van in the area at that time, or were one of those men, please contact us. There may be a perfectly innocent explanation for this so it's important we get talking to you to find out and reassure the parents. Call us on 101 quoting incident 1355 of 16/08/16."
(CD/JP)
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