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Sheriff Street
Man arrested after apparent attempted abduction of child in Dublin
It’s understood that gardaí are investigating the case as a potential mental health incident.
GARDAÍ HAVE ARRESTED a man after an alleged attempt to abduct a toddler in Dublin on Thursday.
It’s understood that gardaí are investigating the case as a potential mental health incident.
The incident happened near the young child’s home on Sheriff Street shortly after 12pm.
A man, aged in his late 20s, was arrested at the scene for an alleged offence under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
He is currently detained at a Garda station in Dublin.
Gardai said they are currently investigating and verifying the details of this incident, and that inquiries are ongoing.
- With reporting bt Niall O’Connor
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