Lancashire Police update after major response in Blackpool following reported kidnap attempt

There was a large police presence in Sherbourne Road, Blackpool, yesterday evening, September 2, after officers responded to a report of a suspected kidnapping in the area.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We received a report of what was thought to be a kidnap in Blackpool yesterday afternoon.

"Following extensive enquiries, we located the person the informant was concerned about and are satisfied that no criminal act has taken place."

Residents in the Sherbourne Road area reported seeing multiple police units in the vicinity as officers carried out their investigation.

Following their enquiries, police have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public in connection with the report.