07/05/2004

Police investigate attempted child abduction

Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old boy in Belfast city centre last night.

The boy was walking along Botanic Avenue at around 9pm on Thursday when the incident occurred.

The attacker, who is described as being in his early 30s with short blonde spikey hair, tried to grab the boy's arm, however he managed to escape and raise the alarm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.

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