Police search after stranger snatches baby from mum's arms in attempted abduction

The terrifying incident happened when the mum was attempting to get off the carriage

Police are investigating reports a stranger grabbed a baby from a mother's arms in a terrifying attempted abduction on a train. Police said the incident happened when a mum carrying her baby was preparing to leave the service at Worksop.

Officers said a stranger grabbed the baby from the mother’s arms and took off down the carriage with her. A relative managed to grab the baby back and the stranger is said to have left the service at Barnsley.

The incident happened at around 7.30pm on Saturday, August 17. British Transport Police have now issued an image of a man who officers believe may have information that could help their investigation.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting the reference number 228 of 18 August. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.