mumlifebalance Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 (edited) Oh my goodness, everyone! I had the most terrifying experience at the park on Thursday with my little one. We were in the children's area of Peckham Rye Park, and my 2-year-old daughter was happily playing on the climbing frame. I went to grab a drink from her pram, and the next thing I know, this woman in the photo is leading my daughter towards the gate! I panicked, pushed the woman away, and snatched my toddler back. I yelled at her, asking what on earth she thought she was doing. She claimed she thought my daughter was lost and was trying to help her, but then she accused me of being racist before sulking off. Thankfully, another mum managed to get a picture of her. The woman i has dark skin and short, curly black hair. She is wearing glasses and is dressed in a light blue hoodie, light blue ripped jeans with a distinctive "NOOT NOOT" T-shirt featuring a cartoon penguin. She is also carrying a small black bag and black trainers. We've reported it to the police, and it turns out there have been other incidents in the area. My daughter later told me that the woman had promised to get her ice cream from the ice cream van. Please, please be extra careful with your little ones. It's so scary to think something like this can happen so quickly. Stay safe, everyone! Admin note: Photo removed. For legal reasons we cannot accept posting a photo here of a suspect without it coming from the police. It could also jeopardise the investigation. Edited July 29, 2024 by mumlifebalance Removed photo 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogkennelhillbilly Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 Yikes. That must have been terrifying. Thank you for reporting to police 1 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulwichway Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 There are some evil people about roaming our streets and parks! take care. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 4 hours ago, Dulwichway said: There are some evil people about roaming our streets and parks! take care. I know nothing of this at all, but I am aware that attempted or actual child abduction can sometimes be the result of psychological trauma (for instance losing a child) causing a woman to act in ways which do not actually sit in the 'evil' box. But whose consequences, of course, can be just as awful as if the motivation was evil. Taking care however is still excellent advice. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiddles Posted July 29, 2024 Share Posted July 29, 2024 Sorry to hear this - which children’s playground - the big one near the cafe or the toddler one near the stream? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumlifebalance Posted July 30, 2024 Author Share Posted July 30, 2024 The toddler one near the stream. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted July 30, 2024 Share Posted July 30, 2024 The fact that this is not the first incident is even more alarming (not to diminish your experience). Why are there no warnings or notices, or police presence? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
letfordj Posted July 30, 2024 Share Posted July 30, 2024 maybe she did think she was lost? sounds like you might be being a bit dramatic. 1 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted July 30, 2024 Share Posted July 30, 2024 That is quite possibly the worst trolling I've ever seen. 2 3 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy23 Posted July 30, 2024 Share Posted July 30, 2024 If like you say the women thought she was lost it seems uncanny that as soon as the mum moved away to get a drink for her child .the other women made an attempt to take the child out of the play are.so she must have been watching them. Also as there were other parents present with their children. The women did ot approach them to ask if the child was theirs.also the child said she said ile get you an ice cream .no if you think a young child is lost you look for help or ring the police. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1234 Posted July 30, 2024 Share Posted July 30, 2024 Can we please have the photo added back? We need to know who to look out for. Not sure about the legalities, and I don't think they matter on balance. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 30, 2024 Share Posted July 30, 2024 39 minutes ago, Jim1234 said: Can we please have the photo added back? We need to know who to look out for. Not sure about the legalities, and I don't think they matter on balance. Admin has explained above why the photo cannot be posted on here. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted July 31, 2024 Share Posted July 31, 2024 (edited) 11 hours ago, Jim1234 said: Not sure about the legalities, and I don't think they matter on balance. Well, that would be a good way to have this site closed down - is that your intention? To publish a photograph of someone who is claimed ('attempted abduction' ) to be a criminal is a libel (as would publishing their name); should that person at any stage come to court the publication would be seen as jeopardising the case (once a charge is made such things become sub-judice) and could be deemed in contempt of court. Only when the police officially publish a photograph or photo-fit as part of their attempts to catch an alleged criminal can such things be allowed. Unless you are a High Court judge, and then only in the context of a case being held, can you determine the public good 'on balance'. I suspect, as you are 'not sure about the legalities' you may not be a High Court Judge. Edited July 31, 2024 by Penguin68 4 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglander Posted July 31, 2024 Share Posted July 31, 2024 How frightening. Please contact Southwark News, the Standard, the Mail and local TV news and alert them to this. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1234 Posted July 31, 2024 Share Posted July 31, 2024 I don't care about whether this site is shut down or not, I know nothing about libel laws, and I want to avoid my child being abducted. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 You are not above the law. There are too many people who think they are judging by the violence against the police in recent nights. No matter how bad something is, there are still proper processes. 2 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 8 hours ago, Jim1234 said: I don't care about whether this site is shut down or not, I know nothing about libel laws, and I want to avoid my child being abducted. I agree there should be a description of the person (woman in this case). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 "I don't care about whether this site is shut down or not, I know nothing about libel laws, and I want to avoid my child being abducted. " If the site is shut down then you would be cutting off a useful supply of community information. But as you proudly state, you don't care Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglander Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 46 minutes ago, Angelina said: I agree there should be a description of the person (woman in this case). There is a description of the woman. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 little bit vague - dark skin, short hair? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 It’s a hard lesson, but if you have a child that’s likely to go off with a stranger for an ice cream. You need to keep a very close eye on them. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 Children know what Stranger Danger is but they don't have any context and don't know what it means. Nearly All children can be persuaded by puppies, ice creams etc. Even if you are watchful, predators wait for the one second you have turned your gaze away. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 Abduction is nothing new, it happened when you were a child, your parents were children and so on. Most harm to children comes from family members. The vast majority of people will not do harm to children (yes we have had a dreadful incident in Southport, and sadly every few years there will be an atrocity). We have to take a broad view on risk, or else we would never leave our front door. I doubt if the Rye or other local parks are a particular danger. It always makes sense to be vigilant. The police should help and advise. They are often aware of local problem people. 1 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelina Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 That's a very general and bland comment. Did you read that there is a real threat in our local park of a child predator, already known to police. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1234 Posted August 1, 2024 Share Posted August 1, 2024 The internet is such a ridiculous place l. I doubt any of you would speak to anyone like this in person. My request stands, if you don't want to provide it, just don't reply to me. I won't be replying further. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/348666-attempted-abduction-at-peckham-rye-park-stay-vigilant/#findComment-1674489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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