Police are looking into reports of an attempted abduction of a baby near Blackpool promenade. The baby was in a pram being pushed by their parent when a stranger approached around 11:30 BST near Coral Island amusement centre on Central Drive. Onlookers noticed the situation and intervened to assist the parent, ensuring the baby was unharmed. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and assaulting a police officer. A police spokesperson stated that members of the public, along with the baby’s parent, stepped in, resulting in the baby’s safety. Chief Inspector John Jennings-Wharton of Blackpool Police expressed understanding of the community’s concerns and emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages. He urged the public not to speculate based on social media posts and to cooperate with ongoing inquiries by providing any relevant information or footage through official channels. For more updates, you can tune in to BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds, follow BBC Lancashire on social media platforms, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. For further details, visit the Lancashire Constabulary website.
