ARREST - Man acting in sexual manner towards schoolchildren in Redditch - The Redditch Standard

ARREST - Man acting in sexual manner towards schoolchildren in Redditch

Redditch Editorial 5th May, 2023   0

A MAN has been arrested in Redditch after children were approached and acted towards in a sexual manner.

The incident happened near to the Woodrow Centre in Redditch at about 8.30am this morning (May 5) when a man approached children on their way to school.

The schoolchildren rang 999 and a man was quickly arrested by officers.

Detective Sergeant Chris Dee, Redditch CID said:

“The girls did absolutely the right thing and rang 999 immediately.

“The suspect was arrested within minutes of their call.




“The victims have been identified and services are being provided to support them.”

Police are urging anyone who hasn’t already spoken to them to email the team on [email protected] or call 01562 826103.


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