Man arrested over suspected abduction and sexual assault of girl (6)

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Man Arrested Over Suspected Abduction And Sexual Assault Of Girl (6)
Police believe the youngster was abducted in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, at around 4pm on Wednesday. Photo: PA
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By Ted Hennessey, PA

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the abduction and sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in England.

Police believe the youngster was snatched in Droylsden, Greater Manchester at around 4pm on Wednesday, before being led down a path towards a football field and allegedly assaulted.

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She was reunited with her family a short time later and is receiving support from specialist officers.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on Friday and is being questioned in custody by Greater Manchester Police.

Speaking on Thursday, Detective Superintendent Richard Hunt said: “What I can say, he’s obviously grabbed a child, and what I would say to members of the public is that they need to be extra vigilant.

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“A child was playing in this area and a chap who was hanging around has taken a child and thankfully within a few minutes we’ve got her back.

“Parents need to consider the circumstances of what I have mentioned and I would suggest they need to be extra vigilant with their children whilst we progress this as quickly as possible.”

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