Police make arrest in investigation into baby kidnap attempt in Bradford

Acre Crescent Bradford
Officers have made an arrest Credit: Google Street View

Police investigating reports a man attempted to take a child out of a pram in the Eccleshill area of Bradford have made an arrest after releasing an e-fit image.

The incident is reported to have happened between 5.10pm and 5.20pm on Sunday 27 November when a woman was walking with her children on Acre Crescent.

An unknown male is said to have approached the woman and, following a short conversation, attempted to take a child from her pram.

The child was strapped in so remained in the pram and was not harmed. Police say the male then left the area in a small white van.

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Officers have arrested a 36-year-old man and he remains in police custody at this time. 

A 40-year-old man who was arrested on Friday 2 December has been released without charge.

Police enquiries remain ongoing.

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