Dawlish: Girl missing from Newton Abbot found 'safe and well' in Lincolnshire; man arrested

By Will Goddard

31st Dec 2021 | Local News

A 34-year-old man originally from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap
A 34-year-old man originally from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap

A 12-year-old girl who went missing from Newton Abbot has now been found 'safe and well', police have said.

Leona Peach was reported missing on Monday 20 December, and was found at an address near Boston this afternoon, Thursday 30 December.

A 34-year-old man originally from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: "Following an extensive policing operation, 12-year-old Leona Peach who was reported missing from Newton Abbot on the morning of Monday 20 December, has been located safe and well.

"Aided by officers from Lincolnshire Police and with support from Devon Child Services and Lincolnshire Child Services, units attended and undertook a search of an address near Boston this afternoon and located Leona; She will continue to be supported by specialist officers and child services.

"During the search police have arrested a 34-year-old man, originally from Devon, on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap.

"He is due to be transferred into police custody within Devon and Cornwall for questioning in due course.

"Officers would like to thank the public for their support in helping us locate Ms Peach."

     

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