Police called out over 'baby left in car' at popular Sheffield retail park
Police speak to mother after incident in car park
Police were called to a major Sheffield shopping centre after concerns were raised over a small child left alone in a car.
South Yorkshire Police were seen at the incident late on Thursday (October 1) afternoon, after they had been called out by worried onlookers at Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common.
Pictures show officers on the scene, next to the car, with their patrol car parked behind the vehicle.
Police said in a statement: “At 3.50pm on Thursday (October 1), we were called to reports of a concern for a child in Meadowhall Retail Park, Sheffield.
“It is reported that the baby had been left in a parked Toyota Auris.
“Officers attended and spoke to the baby’s mother and provided safety advice. No further action was taken.”
It is believed the baby had been left in the car for several minutes.
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