Stoke-on-Trent man arrested for ‘screaming at woman and child’

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A man has been arrested over allegations he ‘screamed at a woman and her child’ in Stoke-on-Trent. Officers were called to Chell Heath Road today, April 25, at 11.40am.

A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: ‘A woman reported she was walking with her child when a man pulled up in a white Citreon Relay van, with a logo, although the vehicle was not linked to a company.

“The driver reportedly (apparently) spoke to the woman, asking her the time, before saying the child was his. There was no physical contact between the individual in the van and the mother and child. ‘child.

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“The mother and child left the scene on foot to safety. They were shaken but uninjured during the incident. A 31-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has since been arrested on suspicion of assault to public order. He remains in custody while investigations continue. A van was also seized.

North Stoke-on-Trent Local Police Team Commander Scott McGrath said: “I can understand that this incident has raised serious concerns in the area.

“I would like to reassure the public that we do not believe there is a greater risk to them or their children at this time. We continue to patrol the local area to reassure residents.”

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