Man arrested over Leeds child abduction attempt

    A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted child abduction in Leeds.

    A 12-year-old girl was walking to school on Old Run Road, Hunslet, on 23 April when she was approached by a man.

    He grabbed her by the waist and carried her towards woodland, but she fought back and managed to escape.

    An 18-year-old man from Leeds was arrested on Monday 29 April following a public appeal for information.

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