Man, 23, charged with kidnapping after ‘snatching girl from street in front of horrified mum’ in Bolton

A MAN has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly snatching a young girl in front of her mum.

Cops rushed to Mayor Street in Bolton at 6.30pm on February 26 after a woman said a man had abducted her child.

The suspect tried to flee with the kid – but was caught and detained by members of the public.

Now cops have charged Martin Enow, 23, of Preston, with kidnapping.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court on Wednesday April 26.

At the time of the incident Detective Inspector Tony Lunt, of GMP Bolton, said: “I’d like to thank the quick work and bravery of members of the public who assisted in detaining a man who was arrested by officers.

“He has been taken into police custody where he will be questioned. 

“This was an incredibly distressing incident during which a child received serious injuries. Although these are thankfully not life-threatening, the mother of the child was understandably very shaken by the incident and is receiving support from specialist officers at this time.

“I understand the concerns it will raise in the community but I would like to reassure you that this is being treated as an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the community. You will see increased patrols in the local area throughout the next few days so please approach our officers with any questions or concerns you may have.

“Whilst we have a man in custody, I want to assure you that our investigation does not stop here and I would ask any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch with us.”