Detectives in Enfield investigating a second report of an attempted abduction on young girls

Detectives in Enfield are investigating a second report of an attempted abduction and are warning parents and children in the Edmonton and Enfield area to be on their guard.
The first incident, an attempted abduction of two girls aged 11 and 16-years-old, in Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1. The incident occurred on Monday, 13 October at around 16:00hrs and involved a man and woman with a white transit van.
Both suspects are described as white and approximately 50-years-old. The male is described as having cropped hair and the woman is described as having a bob styled haircut.
The second incident, an attempted abduction of two girls aged 11-years-old, in Baker Street, E1. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 22 October at around 08:00hrs. The two girls noticed a white van with two occupants. The male and female occupants appeared to be watching the girls. They then got out of the van and appeared to follow the girls.
The male is described as mixed race or Mediterranean, with dark hair and aged in his 30s or 40s. He was described as walking in an unusual way, possibly with a limp.
The female is described as white, aged in her late 30s, of medium build with very fair hair. She was described as wearing a white knitted jumper and carrying a small brown clutch bag.
Detective Inspector Yasmin Lalani, from Enfield CID, said: “We are very concerned about these incidents. There could be other children who have been approached and didn’t tell their parents or police, and I would urge them to contact police.”
Officers from Edmonton are warning schools in the borough and warning children to always remember stranger danger rules.
DCI Paul Healy added: “There is always the fine balance of warning parents and children without causing unnecessary alarm. But there are obvious similarities between all of these cases and it is imperative that we take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of youngsters in our community. I would urge anyone who thinks they recognise these people to contact my team urgently.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Enfield Police on 101, alternately call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.