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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Man tries to kidnap teenage girl in broad daylight

  • Osman Moalem, 25, has been sentenced to 27 months in jail for attempting to kidnap a 19-year-old student outside Liverpool Lime Street station on 28 October 2024.
  • Moalem approached the student, said something unintelligible, and then tried to drag her away, Liverpool Crown Court heard on Friday.
  • An elderly couple intervened and threatened to call the police, but Moalem continued his attempt, the court was told.
  • British Transport Police officers were alerted by station security and arrested Moalem minutes after the incident.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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