Urgent hunt for tried kidnapper after man tried to grab two youngsters from road in broad daylight

An urgent hunt for an attempted kidnapper is underway after a man allegedly tried to snatch two children from a London street in broad daylight. 

Police say the incident took place on Bow Road in Tower Hamlets, East London, on November 27 at around 4.30pm.

The man is described by the force as a white man with blond hair, no facial hair and being short in height.

He was allegedly wearing a white t-shirt and black trousers with black shoes.

Tower Hamlets Police shared a statement on X: ‘We are appealing for help to identify a man we want to in connection with the attempted kidnapping of two children which took place around 16:30hrs on 27 November, Bow Road, E3.

The man is described by police as a white man with blond hair, no facial hair and being short in height

Police say the incident took place on Bow Road in Tower Hamlets, East London , on November 27 at around 4.30pm

‘The man is described as a white man with blonde hair, no facial hair and of a short height.

‘He was wearing a white t-shirt and black trousers with black shoes.

‘If you recognise him contact police quoting 5283/27NOV2024.’