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.”
You may also want to watch:
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.
Most Read
- 1 How did a double-decker bus crash straight into a Crouch End house?
- 2 Man jailed for rape of young girl in north London 40 years ago
- 3 Spot the '90s pop stars in the Never Mind the Buzzcocks identity parade
- 4 'It's devastating': Golders Green mother speaks out about rare genetic disease
- 5 Russia 'responsible for assassinating' Muswell Hill resident Litvinenko
- 6 Puppy pampering, parties and pastry: Inside Hampstead's Dandie Dog Cafe
- 7 Old Hampstead police station sold by Department for Education at £4m loss
- 8 Explore 8 of north London's prettiest streets
- 9 'Lobster-like creature' pulled from Hampstead Heath ladies' pond
- 10 Christmas at Kenwood: 'Winter wonderland' primed for Hampstead Heath
“We are pleased that staff at the hospital acted so swiftly and calmly to ensure the safety of all our patients.”
Enquires continue.
The Met said it is working with partners in the NHS, including NHS Protect, to ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff.
