Investigations into the attempted kidnap of a two-year-old child in Ringwood are continuing. 

Police say there is "no further update at this time" and that "police enquiries remain ongoing" into the incident which happened on Wednesday, May 11 on The Mount. 

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary added: "Local officers continue to conduct high visibility patrols in the area."

The incident took place between 10.40am and 10.50am and police say a woman and her two-year-old daughter were approached by two men who showed an interest in her dog.

The woman reported that one of the men picked up her daughter and ran with her towards a nearby housing estate.

The man let go of the child after being bitten on the leg by the dog. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting 44220185316 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

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