A seven-year-old girl was reportedly taken into the woods in an abduction attempt. The child is believed to have been taken on Wednesday afternoon from Warne Avenue, Droylsden, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday afternoon.
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Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to question over the death of a nine-year-old who was killed in the street.
Lilia Valutyte was fatally stabbed in Boston, Lincolnshire, on Thursday. She was reportedly playing with her younger sister in the street outside the cafe where her mother worked when she was attacked and killed.
Police had arrested two men, but confirmed on Saturday morning they had been released with no further charge. Officers have now released images of a man they want to speak to over the girl's death, LincolnshireLive reports.
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Chief Superintendent Martyn Parker said: “Our officers have been working round the clock on this investigation, and the public’s help may prove crucial.
“These are very clear images of a man we want to speak to, so I’d urge anyone with information to get in touch with us. If you see him, do not approach him but immediately call 999.
“This is a particularly tragic case and I’d like to reassure the public that we have a huge amount of resources dedicated to the investigation.
“We continue to provide support to the family of Lilia, as they grieve following this unimaginable loss.”
Residents spoke of their horror after Lilia's death.
A resident from the area told the Telegraph: “The little girl was playing in the street with her younger sister when it happened. They had some toys out.
“I’m sure her mum wouldn’t have been far away as she always checked on them. She was a very quiet girl, and I just can’t understand it.
“I didn’t see what happened, but we were told they (police) were looking for footage of a man running away.” Another resident described the incident as a "parent's worst
A seven-year-old girl was reportedly taken into the woods in an abduction attempt. The child is believed to have been taken on Wednesday afternoon from Warne Avenue, Droylsden, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday afternoon.
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A man has been charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl who was stabbed to death as she played in the street. Lillia Valutyte was with her five-year-old sister outside a café where their mum was working when she was attacked with a knife.
CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to over the death of a nine-year-old girl who was murdered. Lilia Valutyte was stabbed to death while playing with her sister outside a cafe, on Thursday where their mum worked.