Police say there is “no evidence” to support claims a series of suspicious incidents involving children in Bromley were attempted abductions. An investigation was launched after four separate reports of children being followed in recent weeks, including two incidents within minutes of each other on April 30 in Beckenham. Amid continued online speculation, police have provided a “clear message” that the incidents are not of the nature previously assumed.
Kelsey Park (Wikipedia) Andy Brittain, South Area Superintendent, said: “As I continue to listen to our community leaders and monitor social media, it is obvious that the ongoing speculation and posting of suspicious incidents is continuing to cause a great deal of anxiety amongst our communities.
Police have assured parents that there is “no cause for alarm” following a series of speculative social media posts about suspicious incidents involving children in south London. The posts follow four genuine reports of children being followed in Bromley, including two incidents within minutes of each other on April 30 in Beckenham, which police are investigating. In recent days unconfirmed rumours have emerged of incidents at a number of schools in south London, including claims children have been drugged and abducted. Supt Andy Brittain, of Croydon MPS, said: “I understand the concern expressed on social media and would like to reassure people there is no cause for alarm.
Cops ramp up patrols after four child abduction attempts including Line of Duty starâs son
Police have ramped up patrols and warned children to be on high alert after a string of four attempted abductions in one week including a Line of Duty star s son
Cops step up patrols after four child abduction attempts (Image: Google)
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A mum is offering children refuge in her cafe should they feel threatened following a spree of attempted abductions in Beckenham. Police are investigating four separate reports of children being followed in Bromley, including two incidents within minutes of each other on April 30 in Beckenham. Hayley Bagırtkan, 37, who runs the Sunrise Cafe in Elmers End, says she was “particularly disturbed” as her 10-year-old son plays in the same area.
Hayley with her husband outside their cafe She said: “I was in utter disbelief that someone could be so brazen to attempt this in such a busy area at a sociable time.
Police increase patrols in south east London after children are approached by men in four separate incidents as schools warn worried parents to tell youngsters to be on their guard
Spate of four incidents began when two boys were approached separately by a man in Bromley on April 30
Boy, 11, who is the son of Line of Duty s Sherise Blackman, was asked by a man in a van if he wanted a lift
Second incident around same time saw another boy, 8, approached in nearby wooded area of Kelsey Park
Third report on Thursday of a male school pupil being followed by a man along a street on the previous day