Two arrested on suspicion of trying to abduct baby from Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital. Picture: John Stillwell/PA - Credit: PA Archive/PA Images
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of planning to abduct a baby from Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Great Ormond Street Hospital, where Michael's mum said she asked for him to be taken. Picture: John Stillwell/PA - Credit: PA Archive/PA Images
There were reports of a couple trying trying to take the child at around 2pm on Monday, police said.
A 31-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were then arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit child abduction.
Hospital staff had checked the information provided by the duo and were allegedly shown an image of a premature baby in an incubator, which they claimed was theirs.
Insp Paul Clarke, of the Metropolitan Police, said: “The actions of the staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital in making all of the necessary checks and the quick response of police in arresting a couple prevented what could have been a very frightening and harrowing incident.”
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The duo was taken to a police station in central London and bailed to a date in the middle of April.
A spokeswoman for Great Ormond Street Hospital said: “Thankfully, this type of incident is exceptionally rare.
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“We are pleased that staff at the hospital acted so swiftly and calmly to ensure the safety of all our patients.”
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The Met said it is working with partners in the NHS, including NHS Protect, to ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff.