Police seek witnesses after report involving woman and school child in Co Antrim

Police in Newtownabbey are investigating a report of suspicious activity in the vicinity of Jubilee Way on Monday morning, 6th October.

Chief Inspector Mullan confirmed that officers received a report at around 8.10am relating to an interaction between a woman in a vehicle and a school child.

He said:

“We received a report at around 8.10am in relation to an interaction between a woman in a vehicle and a school child.

“We take every report of this nature very seriously and would like to reassure the local community that our officers investigate each one thoroughly.

“We’re aware of some online speculation regarding this morning’s report and would encourage people not to engage in this, as it is unhelpful and the facts can often become distorted.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would ask that anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, or who may have relevant dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 219 of 06/10/25.

“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

Police have urged residents to remain vigilant but not to engage in speculation while investigations are ongoing. Officers continue to carry out enquiries in the area and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.