Police have arrested a 40-year-old man following a report of an attempted abduction of a child from a park.

Shortly after 3.30pm on Monday, November 18, a man approached a child who was in the company of their mother in Queen's Park, Heywood.

The man then asked the child to go with him before the woman moved her child away from him and contacted police.

He currently remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Mark McDowall of GMP’s Rochdale District said: “I’d like to reassure the public that we’re treating this as an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the community.

“People in the area may see an increased police presence while officers conduct their enquiries. Feel free to approach our officers if you have any concerns.

“While we have a man in custody, I’d like to appeal to anyone who may have information to come forward to police.

“Were you in the area at the time or perhaps have details that can assist our enquiries? If so, please contact officers.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8437 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Enquiries are currently ongoing.