Newtownabbey 'suspicious activity' between woman and schoolchild under investigation

"We're aware of some online speculation regarding this morning's report and would encourage people not to engage in this"

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Police are investigating a report of "suspicious activity" between a woman and a school child.

It is reported that an interaction occurred between the woman, who was in a vehicle, and the child in the Jubilee Way area of Newtownabbey on Monday, October 6.

Officers have discouraged the public from engaging in online speculation surrounding the report.

Chief Inspector Mullan said: "We received a report at around 8.10am in relation to an interaction between a woman in a vehicle and a school child.

“We take every report of this nature very seriously and would like to reassure the local community that our officers investigate each one thoroughly.

"We're aware of some online speculation regarding this morning's report and would encourage people not to engage in this, as it is unhelpful and the facts can often become distorted.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would ask that anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have relevant dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 219 of 06/10/25.

“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

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