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Police seek woman who tried to grab seven‑year‑old at West Ham station
British Transport Police released images and urged the public to help identify a woman who tried to take a child from her father at West Ham station.
By Felo News Desk · Published
British Transport Police are searching for a woman who attempted to take a seven‑year‑old girl from her father at West Ham Underground station around 8:30 pm on Thursday, 21 October 2026, according to the Daily Mail.
CCTV shows the suspect in dark clothing with a white collar, blonde hair and a dark hat. She spoke to the child, said she wanted to "grab" her, and then tried to hold the girl's hand. When the father intervened, she claimed the father was kidnapping the child before fleeing.
Detective Constable Chris Petty appealed for information, asking anyone who recognises the woman to text her name to 61016 quoting reference 108 of 16 October, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Key facts
- The incident occurred at West Ham Underground station at about 8:30 pm on 21 Oct 2026. (dailymail.co.uk)
- The woman was wearing dark clothing with a white collar, had blonde hair and a dark hat. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Detective Constable Chris Petty asked the public to text her name to 61016 quoting reference 108 of 16 Oct. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Police hunt woman who tried to 'grab' girl, seven, at Tube station”
