A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a girl went missing from outside a school in Blackpool. Eight-year-old Darcy Shea has been found 'safe and well', police said on Friday afternoon.
The woman, 60, remains in custody for questioning. Lancashire Police launched an urgent appeal after Darcey was taken without permission' from St Cuthbert's Primary School on Lightfoot Avenue shortly before 9am on May 27.
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Speaking at the time Supt Becky Smith, of Lancashire Police, said: "While there is no suggestion that Darcy is at any immediate risk we are growing more and more concerned about her welfare as time goes on."
In a statement on Friday afternoon Lancs Police said: "Further to our earlier appeals, Darcy, missing from Blackpool, has been found safe and well in the resort this afternoon.
"A 60-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and is in custody. Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals for information."
