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Toddler taken from police station | Toddler taken from police station |
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A hunt is under way for an 18-month-old girl taken from a police station. | A hunt is under way for an 18-month-old girl taken from a police station. |
Audrey Kessie Nyanor's mother, 36, was arrested on Thursday in Southwark, south-east London over alleged immigration offences. | Audrey Kessie Nyanor's mother, 36, was arrested on Thursday in Southwark, south-east London over alleged immigration offences. |
A woman turned up at Walworth police station saying she was a friend of Audrey's mother and was there to collect her. | A woman turned up at Walworth police station saying she was a friend of Audrey's mother and was there to collect her. |
However it later transpired she was not and a search was started. Audrey's mother was later released on bail. | However it later transpired she was not and a search was started. Audrey's mother was later released on bail. |
The incident happened on Thursday morning when officers were keen that Audrey should not stay at the police station. | |
They spoke to several friends and family members about collecting the toddler. | |
Police search | |
A 46-year-old woman who said she was the mother's friend arrived and police let her take the girl away but it soon became clear she was the wrong woman. | |
Police say they are very concerned and have launched an investigation to find Audrey. | |
Audrey is of Ghanaian descent, and was last seen wearing pink trousers, a pink coat and a pink and white hat. | Audrey is of Ghanaian descent, and was last seen wearing pink trousers, a pink coat and a pink and white hat. |
Police say the woman who took Audrey is also believed to be of Ghanaian heritage, medium build, with short black hair, and last seen wearing a bright red coat and dark knee-length boots. | Police say the woman who took Audrey is also believed to be of Ghanaian heritage, medium build, with short black hair, and last seen wearing a bright red coat and dark knee-length boots. |
Several places have been searched and six people have been arrested in connection with the investigation. | Several places have been searched and six people have been arrested in connection with the investigation. |