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Hackney police arrest man for attempted abduction

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Emma Bartholomew

Published: 12:12 AM February 13, 2013    Updated: 6:01 PM December 7, 2020

A man has been arrested in London Fields for attempted abduction.

A man was arrested in London Fields last Thursday for attempted abduction following an incident near Gayhurst School in Gayhurst Road.

He has been bailed to return to a police station on March 8 as officers investigate further.

Police stated that the man’s release does not raise concerns over children’s safety.

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