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02.08.2023 - 21:21 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A man has been arrested and charged after being accused of attempting to kidnap a child.
The 26-year-old suspect, from Blaenavon, South Wales, also allegedly attempted to make sexual communications with a child.
The arrest was made by Gwent Police after officers received reports of a man "acting suspiciously" in Abergavenny on Friday, July 7.
He has been charged with attempted child abduction and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The suspect has been remanded in custody, reports Wales Online.
He will appear for a first hearing at Newport Crown Court on Wednesday, August 30. In a statement the force appealed to the public for further information.
The statement reads: “Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information to assist our officers’ enquiries is asked to contact us by calling 101 or directly messaging us on social media. Quote log number 2300226020. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with details.”
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