A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested on suspected child abduction after allegedly trying to lure a child out of their home.

       Cops are investigating after a suspect was chased from the property after allegedly entering the home and “encouraging a child to leave the address with him”.

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       Lancashire Police confirmed a 17-year-old teenager had been arrested (stock image) Credit: Getty - Contributor

       Police confirmed they have arrested a 17-year-old youth on suspicion of abduction of a child.

       Officers had been called to the Haslingden property in Lancashire about 5.30am on Sunday.

       A police spokesperson said: "He was chased out of the address and the child remained inside the property safe and well.

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       "Following a number of enquiries, a 17-year-old boy from Haslingden has been arrested on suspicion of abduction and possession of a Class B drug. He is in custody at this time.

       "We appreciate this will cause concern in the community but this is being treated as an isolated incident. Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting 0346 of August 29, 2021."

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       Cops said the youth was also in possession of a Class B drug (stock image) Credit: Alamy