Man charged over reports of 'attempted abduction'

8 February 2018, 16:25 | Updated: 8 February 2018, 16:26

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A man has been charged after a young child was allegedly approached by a driver as she walked along a street in Dunblane.

Police were called after a report of "concerning behaviour" by the 65-year-old on Wallace Road at 2pm on Sunday.

Police Scotland said the incident was being treated as a breach of the peace and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

A force spokeswoman said: "Police in Forth Valley can confirm that a 65-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a report of concerning behaviour in the Dunblane area.

"The incident happened in Wallace Road shortly before 2pm on Sunday February 4.

"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."