A MAN has been arrested after a nine year girl was approached at Langhams recreation ground in Farnham.

Officers attended within minutes of the incident at around 5.30pm on Tuesday, July 31 and a man was arrested and has since been released under investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Waverley Borough Inspector Gary Smith said: “Events of this nature, where a child is approached by an unknown person are very rare and abductions of children or other persons even rarer.

“We all have a responsibility to look after children and vulnerable people and I would ask anyone who has any concerns about the actions of an individual to contact Surrey Police on 101, or in an emergency always call 999.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Surrey police on 101 and quote the reference number PR/45180081875.