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Police dismiss social media rumours of 'attempted child abduction' in Rochdale

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Police have dismissed social media rumours about an attempted child abduction in Rochdale. Officers said they had investigated claims about an incident involving a pupil at Hollingworth Academy.

Rumours about an attempted child abduction at the junction of Equitable Street and Station Road, in Milnrow, began circulating on a Facebook group earlier today (Tuesday).

It was suggested that a van was involved in the incident. Greater Manchester Police confirmed it was aware of the social media posts and an investigation had been carried out.

After reviewing CCTV footage and other lines of enquiry, officers said they do not believe any crime took place. READ MORE: Teenager, 18, stabbed on busy city centre street in early hours Sam Taylor, from GMP’s Rochdale CID, said: “We’re aware of posts on social media referring to what has been described as an attempt abduction of a pupil in Milnrow. “I want to reassure residents and parents that we immediately launched a thorough investigation and detectives have followed a number of lines of enquiry including meticulous CCTV checks and no crime or attempt abduction has taken place.” Read more of today's top stories here READ NEXT: Follow Manchester Evening News Facebook Twitter Comment

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