Man Charged with Attempted Kidnap at Cardiff's Victoria Park Splashpad

A man has been charged with attempted kidnap after an incident at Cardiff's Victoria Park. The alleged incident took place on Thursday, July 3, and police said they were called following concerns about a man's behaviour in the splash park area.

South Wales Police officers who are investigating the matter have urged anyone who has information regarding the incident, or saw anything suspicious, to make contact.

A statement from South Wales Police read: \"Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area.\"

\"Moynul Janu, 34, of no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order and has been remanded in police custody.\"

\"Some people were concerned he had been taking photographs or recording children, but we can confirm when officers searched him, he was not in possession of any such devices.\"

\"Anybody who may have information about the incident or who noticed something suspicious is urged to make contact.\"

Contact South Wales Police via its live chat platform, by filling in a form on its website, or calling 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.