Friday 27 October 2017

UPDATED! Children Approached Outside Swansea Supermarket

BY IAN CROUCH

Police now say there was nothing suspicious in an incident where two young children were approached at Swansea.

It was alleged a man in his 60's spoke to the 5 and 7-year-old's ate the Woolworths Supermarket in Josephson Street on Thursday afternoon, asking them to go out to his car parked outside.

A man attended Belmont Police Station on Friday morning following media reports and it's now been determined the incident was a misunderstanding and no further action is required.

EARLIER:-

Police are appealing for public help after two young children were approached at Swansea.

A man in his 60's started chatting to the 7 and 5-year-olds outside the Woolworths Supermarket in Josephson Street at about 3.40 on Thursday afternoon, asking them to go to his car parked nearby.


The children didn’t leave the complex and reported the conversation to their mother who in turn reported the matter to police.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance with a medium build and between 155-165cm tall, and was wearing dark blue 'Croc' style footwear and was driving a metallic light blue van.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.