Overview
- South Wales Police were called to reports of a child abduction in the Treherbert area on Tuesday and later confirmed a 12-year-old girl was found and reunited with her family.
- A 35-year-old man from Lancashire was arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a knife and he remains in police custody.
- Officers say an earlier report about a 12-year-old boy being abducted was investigated and found to be incorrect, and they have moved to correct circulating rumours in the community.
- Coverage of the case has varied across outlets with some using stronger language about assault while police have consistently described the arrest as being made on suspicion pending further investigation.
- Police say inquiries are ongoing and further actions such as charging decisions and safeguarding steps will follow as investigators examine evidence and speak to witnesses.