Man Charged with Attempted Kidnap at Cardiff Park

A 34-year-old man has been charged with attempted kidnap following an incident at Cardiff’s Victoria Park splash area on Thursday. 🚨

Moynul Janu, of no fixed abode, faces two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order offences after police were called to concerns about his behaviour in the splash park area just before midday on July 3rd.

South Wales Police said: “Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area.”

The force confirmed: “Some people were concerned he had been taking photographs or recording children, but we can confirm when officers searched him, he was not in possession of any such devices.”

Janu has been remanded in police custody whilst investigations continue. 👮‍♂️

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident or who noticed something suspicious to come forward using reference 2500210810.