Six arrested after child abducted at knifepoint and taken 215 miles away from North Wales

Six people have been arrested after a child was abducted at knifepoint in North Wales.

The child was then taken around 215 miles away to Northamptonshire

In a statement this morning North Wales Police said that around 4pm on Wednesday they responded to a report of the abduction of a young child at knifepoint from the Anglesey area.

The force said, “Following a fast moving investigation, a vehicle was stopped at the request of North Wales Police in Northamptonshire on Wednesday evening, and the child was recovered safely and unharmed.”

“Six adults have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody.”

The incident is being dealt with by the force Major Investigation Team. Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Evans said: “This has been a frightening incident for those involved. Our focus throughout has been to recover the child safe and well and I am happy to report that this was achieved.”

“I would like to thank our colleagues in Northamptonshire for their swift assistance. Can I reassure our communities on Anglesey that this was not a stranger attack, the incident is isolated and we are dealing with those we suspect were involved.”