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Kathleen Speirs

Man charged after Newton Mearns 'creeps tried to entice' schoolgirl into vehicle

A man has been arrested and charged after two men allegedly tried to entice a schoolgirl into a vehicle in East Renfrewshire.

Glasgow Live reported that the 14-year-old was reportedly targeted in Harvie Avenue, Newton Mearns on Wednesday.

It's claimed two men tried to persuade the teen to get into their motor, sparking a police investigation. Greater Glasgow Police Division launched an appeal on Friday morning.

At around 2pm that day officers revealed that a man had been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged incident. The 32-year-old is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

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A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Greater Glasgow Police Division spokesperson said: "A 32-year old man has been arrested and charged by officers in Glasgow. It follows an incident on Wednesday, 22 June, 2022 in Harvie Avenue, Newton Mearns where efforts were made by two men to persuade a 14-year-old girl into a vehicle.

"The man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, June 27. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

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