A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a child in Winson Green, Birmingham. The child was found at an address where members of the local community helped detain the suspect before police arrived.
The arrested man, who is in his 30s, was taken into custody on suspicion of kidnapping, sexual assault, and possession of cannabis. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Community Support and Police Response
Superintendent Emlyn Richards of Birmingham Police stated:
“We are not looking for anyone else at this time. However, we urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to contact us.”
The young girl and her family are receiving support from specialist officers to help them cope with the incident.
Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could assist their investigation to come forward.
- Call 101 quoting log number 2012 of March 30.
- Alternatively, report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Increased Police Presence
To provide reassurance to the community, extra officers will be present in the area. Residents are encouraged to approach them with any concerns.
The swift response of the community members who assisted in detaining the suspect has been praised, and police continue their investigation to gather further evidence.
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