Man, 34, charged with ‘attempted kidnap of children' at splash pad in popular city centre park
PARK HORROR Man, 34, charged with 'attempted kidnap of children' at splash pad in popular city centre park
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COPS raced to a popular splash park to arrest a 34-year-old man on suspicion of attempted kidnapping.
Officers were called after a number of reports came in expressing "concerns about a man's behaviour in the splash park area".
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A man has been arrested under suspicion of attempted kidnapping
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Authorities arrived at Victoria Park in Canton, Cardiff, after the man allegedly approached several children at the leisure centre.
Some parents were concerned the man had been taking photographs or recording children at the park.
But officers found he was not in possession of such devices after searching him.
According to South Wales Police, the 34-year-old was arrested on Thursday (July 3).
The man, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted kidnap and two public order offences and remanded in custody.
Police are now appealing to witness for more information.
A spokesperson for the South Wales force said: "Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man's behaviour in the splash park area.
"Moynul Janu, 34, of no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order and has been remanded in police custody.
"Some people were concerned he had been taking photographs or recording children, but we can confirm when officers searched him, he was not in possession of any such devices.
"Anybody who may have information about the incident or who noticed something suspicious is urged to make contact.
"Please give reference 2500210810."
Located in a Grade II-listed park in Canton, the Victoria Park splash pad first opened in 2016 and has since become a firm favourite with families.
Its water features are spread across three zones for toddlers, juniors, and families.
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