Police search for woman who dragged and struck young child in Armagh

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Tuesday, 6 March 2018 12:48

By Grainne Connolly @grainne555

by Gráinne Connolly

Police are investigating a report that a lady was spotted in Market Street, Markethill yesterday (Monday 5th March), dragging and striking a young child.

It's to have happened at around 12.15pm.

A spokesperson for Armagh PSNI said:

"It’s reported a lady 50-60 years old wearing a blue fleece puffa jacket, blue trousers, black rimmed spectacles, and had mid length black hair, dragged and struck a young child around 3-4 years old wearing a grey jacket white trousers and a red hat.

"We know that a number of people seen this incident, and would would ask that anyone with information who can help us identify the female and child contact us on 101 quoting ref 576 5/3/18.

"Most important thing is that we can check on the welfare of the child.

"Please help us.We need to protect our children, whether they are yours or not."