Man charged with attempted rape and child abduction

A man has been charged with attempted rape, sexual assault and child abduction in Blackpool, Lancashire Police has said.

The 18-year-old from the resort, who police said could not be named for legal reasons, was charged on Friday.

He was due to appear before magistrates on Saturday relating to incidents on 1 and 14 June at Grange Park.

Two men previously arrested in connection with the incidents have been released without charge.

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