Appeal to speak to teenagers following incident in Humberstone Gate
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Officers are appealing to speak to three teenagers following an incident in Humberstone Gate yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
Police received a report and following enquiries understand that two teenage girls and a teenage boy got into the car of a man who was unknown to them in the area of Humberstone Gate at around 5.30pm yesterday.
The teenagers got out of the car shortly after in the area of Charles Street.
It is not believed the teenagers were forced into the car and is understood from enquiries that they safely left the vehicle. However, officers are appealing to speak to the teenagers to check in on their welfare.
A 32-year-old man, of Leicester, has been arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on police bail while enquiries are continuing.
Police Constable Imogen Beasley said: “We are continuing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and want to speak with the teenagers involved to ensure their welfare.
“If you were in the area at the time, or believe you know who the teenagers might have been, please make contact with us so we can carry out these enquiries.
“You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or contact 101 quoting incident 24*196630.”