Man, 28, arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap in North Albert Street, Fleetwood
A 28-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap and public order.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap a woman in broad daylight.
Lancashire Police said they launched an investigation yesterday after a woman was approached by a man on North Albert Street, Fleetwood.
The man was driving a vehicle just after 12pm and attempted to speak to the woman, before getting out of his car and approaching her, asking her to get in the car.
Fortunately, the woman managed to get away and contact police.
A 28-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap and public order. He remains in custody.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Since the report was made to us, an investigation has been underway, and a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap and public order. He remains in custody. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this report.
“We know there has been some discussion within the local community. We understand that members of the public will be concerned to hear about this, and we have increased the amount of our Neighbourhood officers in the area as reassurance, so if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to approach them.
“We do also ask that you refrain from speculating online or otherwise. We have an ongoing investigation, and there are real people who have been affected by this. When we are able to provide you with more information, we will do.
“If you can assist our enquiries, either as a witness, or if you have CCTV, dashcam or phone footage, please do the responsible thing and get in touch through the appropriate channels.
“You can call 101 quoting log 1290 of 9th August.”