Man arrested in connection with incident in Hemel Hempstead

A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Hemel Hempstead last week, where a 12-year-old girl was reportedly approached by a vehicle in suspicious circumstances.

Police were contacted shortly after 5.20pm on Tuesday 25 February to report that a vehicle had pulled up alongside a girl near Bennetts End community centre and the driver had asked her to get in. No attempts were made to touch her.

The girl refused and caught the attention of a passer-by, who came to her assistance.

Following extensive enquiries a 30-year-old man was arrested yesterday (Tuesday 3 March) on suspicion of attempted kidnap. He remains in police custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Matt Waylett, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: ‘I fully understand that incidents of this nature will cause concern in the community. I want to reassure people that our work to establish the circumstances around what happened is ongoing.

‘Although there have been no further incidents reported, I would like to remind people to remain vigilant. If you are approached in similar circumstance please contact police straight away and try and make a note of the vehicle’s registration number and details of any occupants.’