POLICE in Derry have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted child abduction.
The PSNI say officers received a report of a man acting suspiciously towards children at The Old Fort in Strathfoyle at around 4.35 pm on Friday.
A number of residents kept the man at the scene until officers arrived a short time later.
He was then taken to hospital for treatment to cuts and bruises.
He has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction and is in police custody at Strand Road police station.
Enquiries into this incident are ongoing.
Police have appeal to anyone with any information to contact them at Strand Road on 101 quoting reference number 1382 04/10/19.
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