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26/03/2018
Man Attempts To Lure Child Into Van In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a man attempted to lure a child into a van in west Belfast.
The incident happened in the Bell Steele Road/Woodside area on at around 8.30pm on Sunday, 25 March.
The occupant of the van told the child he had sweets, however the child "had the sense to run" according to the police.
The van is believed to be dark blue and may have had an English registration.
The vehicle drove off in the direction of the Stewartstown Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
The incident happened in the Bell Steele Road/Woodside area on at around 8.30pm on Sunday, 25 March.
The occupant of the van told the child he had sweets, however the child "had the sense to run" according to the police.
The van is believed to be dark blue and may have had an English registration.
The vehicle drove off in the direction of the Stewartstown Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
(CD)
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