A 21-year-old woman and a teenage girl have been arrested for allegedly trying to abduct a two-year-old child at a car boot sale.

The toddler’s mother claims two people approached the child and then tried to walk away with her at Redcar racecourse on Thrush Road, Middlesbrough on Sunday afternoon. 

When the pair were challenged, they reportedly let the child go and were then detained, Cleveland Police say.  

Officers are now appealing for witnesses following the arrest of a 21-year-old woman and one juvenile.  

The toddler’s mother claims two people approached the child and then tried to walk away with her at Redcar racecourse on Thrush Road, Middlesbrough on Sunday afternoon

Officers are now appealing for witnesses following the arrest of a 21-year-old woman and one juvenile (pictured: Redcar racecourse on May 17)

A police spokesman said: ‘Two females ( one 21 years and one a juvenile) are in custody following an alleged incident at a car boot sale at Redcar racecourse on Thrush Road this afternoon (Sunday 22nd May).

‘A woman reported that her 2-year-old child was walking next to a family member when two females approached her and tried to walk away with her. When challenged, they reportedly released the child and were detained.

‘Enquiries are ongoing and police would appeal for any information regarding this alleged incident or regarding the females reported to be involved – especially in the period prior to 2.15pm.’