Attempted Abduction at Peckham Rye Park - Stay Vigilant!**

[mumlifebalance]

Oh my goodness, everyone! I had the most terrifying experience at the park on Thursday with my little one. We were in the children's area of Peckham Rye Park, and my 2-year-old daughter was happily playing on the climbing frame. I went to grab a drink from her pram, and the next thing I know, this woman in the photo is leading my daughter towards the gate! I panicked, pushed the woman away, and snatched my toddler back. I yelled at her, asking what on earth she thought she was doing. She claimed she thought my daughter was lost and was trying to help her, but then she accused me of being racist before sulking off. Thankfully, another mum managed to get a picture of her. The woman i has dark skin and short, curly black hair. She is wearing glasses and is dressed in a light blue hoodie, light blue ripped jeans with a distinctive "NOOT NOOT" T-shirt featuring a cartoon penguin. She is also carrying a small black bag and black trainers. 

We've reported it to the police, and it turns out there have been other incidents in the area. My daughter later told me that the woman had promised to get her ice cream from the ice cream van. Please, please be extra careful with your little ones. It's so scary to think something like this can happen so quickly. Stay safe, everyone!

 

Admin note: Photo removed. For legal reasons we cannot accept posting a photo here of a suspect without it coming from the police. It could also jeopardise the investigation.

Edited July 29 by mumlifebalance
Removed photo

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

Yikes. That must have been terrifying. Thank you for reporting to police

[Dulwichway]

There are some evil people about roaming our streets and parks!  take care.

[Penguin68]

4 hours ago, Dulwichway said:

There are some evil people about roaming our streets and parks!  take care.

I know nothing of this at all, but I am aware that attempted or actual child abduction can sometimes be the result of psychological trauma (for instance losing a child) causing a woman to act in ways which do not actually sit in the 'evil' box. But whose consequences, of course, can be just as awful as if the motivation was evil. Taking care however is still excellent advice.

[tiddles]

Sorry to hear this - which children’s playground - the big one near the cafe or the toddler one near the stream? 

[mumlifebalance]

The toddler one near the stream. 

[Angelina]

The fact that this is not the first incident is even more alarming (not to diminish your experience).

Why are there no warnings or notices, or police presence?

[letfordj]

maybe she did think she was lost? sounds like you might be being a bit dramatic.

[Angelina]

That is quite possibly the worst trolling I've ever seen.

[teddyboy23]

If like you say the women thought she was lost it seems uncanny that as soon as the mum moved away to get a drink for her child .the other women made an attempt to take the child out of the play are.so she must have been watching them. Also as there were other parents present with their children. The women did  ot approach them to ask if the child was theirs.also the child said she said ile get you an ice cream .no if you think a young child is lost you look for help or ring the police.

[Jim1234]

Can we please have the photo added back? We need to know who to look out for. Not sure about the legalities, and I don't think they matter on balance. 

[Sue]

39 minutes ago, Jim1234 said:

Can we please have the photo added back? We need to know who to look out for. Not sure about the legalities, and I don't think they matter on balance. 

Admin has explained above why the photo cannot be posted on here.

[Penguin68]

11 hours ago, Jim1234 said:

Not sure about the legalities, and I don't think they matter on balance. 

Well, that would be a good way to have this site closed down - is that your intention?

To publish a photograph of someone who is claimed ('attempted abduction' ) to be a criminal is a libel (as would publishing their name); should that person at any stage come to court the publication would be seen as jeopardising the case (once a charge is made such things become sub-judice) and could be deemed in contempt of court. Only when the police officially publish a photograph or photo-fit as part of their attempts to catch an alleged criminal can such things be allowed. Unless you are a High Court judge, and then only in the context of a case being held, can you determine the public good 'on balance'. I suspect, as you are 'not sure about the legalities' you may not be a High Court Judge.

Edited July 31 by Penguin68

[Froglander]

How frightening. Please contact Southwark News, the Standard, the Mail and local TV news and alert them to this.  

[Jim1234]

I don't care about whether this site is shut down or not, I know nothing about libel laws, and I want to avoid my child being abducted. 

[malumbu]

You are not above the law.  There are too many people who think they are judging by the violence against the police in recent nights.  No matter how bad something is, there are still proper processes.  

[Angelina]

8 hours ago, Jim1234 said:

I don't care about whether this site is shut down or not, I know nothing about libel laws, and I want to avoid my child being abducted. 

I agree there should be a description of the person (woman in this case).

[Sephiroth]

"I don't care about whether this site is shut down or not, I know nothing about libel laws, and I want to avoid my child being abducted. "

If the site is shut down then you would be cutting off a useful supply of community information. But as you proudly state, you don't care

 

[Froglander]

46 minutes ago, Angelina said:

I agree there should be a description of the person (woman in this case).

There is a description of the woman.

[Angelina]

little bit vague - dark skin, short hair? 

[alice]

It’s a hard lesson, but if you have a child that’s likely to go off with a stranger for an ice cream. You need to keep a very close eye on them.

[Angelina]

Children know what Stranger Danger is but they don't have any context and don't know what it means. Nearly All children can be persuaded by puppies, ice creams etc.

Even if you are watchful, predators wait for the one second you have turned your gaze away.

[malumbu]

Abduction is nothing new, it happened when you were a child, your parents were children and so on.

Most harm to children comes from family members.

The vast majority of people will not do harm to children (yes we have had a dreadful incident in Southport, and sadly every few years there will be an atrocity).

We have to take a broad view on risk, or else we would never leave our front door.

I doubt if the Rye or other local parks are a particular danger.

It always makes sense to be vigilant.

The police should help and advise.  They are often aware of local problem people.

 

[Angelina]

That's a very general and bland comment.

Did you read that there is a real threat in our local park of a child predator, already known to police. 

[Jim1234]

The internet is such a ridiculous place l. I doubt any of you would speak to anyone like this in person.

My request stands, if you don't want to provide it, just don't reply to me. I won't be replying further.