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Man arrested after trying to grab 10-year-old girl in Denmark

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 52-year-old man was arrested after attempting to grab a 10-year-old girl in Vindinge, near Roskilde.
  • The girl managed to break free and run away before the man could pull her into a car.
  • Police are investigating the incident, and the man faces charges of violence and threats.

Police in Denmark have arrested a 52-year-old man following an attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Vindinge, a town near Roskilde, where the man allegedly tried to force the child into his car.

The young girl displayed remarkable presence of mind, managing to break free from the man's grasp and flee the scene. She ran away, escaping the dangerous situation before the man could succeed in his attempt to abduct her.

Midt- og Vestsjællands Police received the report of the incident around 6 p.m. on Friday. Responding officers, utilizing their knowledge of the local area, were able to apprehend the suspect shortly after. The man has been charged with violence and threats.

Authorities stated that a more detailed interrogation of the girl will determine any further charges against the suspect. The police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident pending the ongoing investigation.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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