Boy, 8, escapes after being 'abducted' near his home
An eight-year-old boy was allegedly abducted off a West Midlands street in what police have described as a terrifying but isolated incident.
The boy was outside his home when he was approached by a man and taken into a house in the Bartley Green area of Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon, West Midlands Police said.
The child managed to escape after being inside the semi-detached house for a short period.
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and remained in custody for questioning on Wednesday afternoon.
Meanwhile the shaken boy is being supported by specialist officers.
The incident happened in Nailers Close, a residential cul-de-sac near Junction 3 of the M5.
Inspector Lee Trinder, from Birmingham West neighbourhood, said: "Although this was a terrifying incident for this young boy, our investigations are progressing and we have a man in custody.
"We want to reassure our community, that this is an isolated and rare incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.
"We are also appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident, and or anyone who has any further information or dashcam or CCTV footage, to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Any witnesses are asked to contact police online or by calling 101.
