Woman arrested for ‘neglect’ amid concerns for children in Rotherham

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of neglect offences after concerns were raised for the safety of two children in South Yorkshire.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 23rd Jul 2020, 15:57 BST
Updated 23rd Jul 2020, 19:02 BST
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Police attended the East Herringthorpe area of Rotherham at around 9.30am on Wednesday.

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They had received reports that two children, a six-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy, were seen walking alone down Lady Oak Road.

The children are safe and well, according to South Yorkshire Police.The children are safe and well, according to South Yorkshire Police.
The children are safe and well, according to South Yorkshire Police.
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Officers arrested a 27-year-old woman on suspicion of neglect offences.

South Yorkshire Police said: “Both children were unharmed in the incident and are safe and well.”

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