A WOMAN and a girl have been released after being questioned in relation to an alleged child abduction.

The pair were arrested on Sunday, May 22, at Redcar racecourse after they allegedly approached a two-year-old girl who was with her family at a car boot sale. 

The two females tried to walk away with the toddler, but were challenged and reportedly released the child before being detained.

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Cleveland Police said the women had been interviewed and released under investigation while a small number of remaining lines of enquiry are carried out.

Officers are warning people not to speculate or share pictures on the internet or social media.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We’re aware of large scale interest in a recent reported incident at Redcar racecourse and have become aware of speculation, rumour and even member of the publics’ photos being shared online.

“We can confirm that Cleveland Police has not received any recent reports of linked or similar incidents and that no males have or will be spoken to in relation to the alleged incident yesterday.

“The two females arrested yesterday (Sunday) have been interviewed and released under investigation while a small number of remaining lines of enquiry are carried out.

“Police would warn social media users that now that arrests have been made, speculating and commenting online about what might have happened - or the actions of specific individuals - could seriously jeopardise the investigation and the legal process.”

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