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Great Ormond Street hospital baby abduction bid couple held Great Ormond Street hospital baby abduction bid couple held
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A couple have been arrested on suspicion of trying to abduct a newborn baby from a hospital.A couple have been arrested on suspicion of trying to abduct a newborn baby from a hospital.
Concerned staff at Great Ormond Street hospital called police to the site on Monday afternoon.Concerned staff at Great Ormond Street hospital called police to the site on Monday afternoon.
Police officers arrested a 31-year-old man and 25-year-old woman at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to commit child abduction. Officers arrested a 31-year-old man and 25-year-old woman at the scene on suspicion of conspiracy to commit child abduction.
The couple were taken to a central London police station and have since been bailed to a date in mid-April.The couple were taken to a central London police station and have since been bailed to a date in mid-April.
Staff alleged they had attempted to gain access to a ward by showing a picture of a baby they claimed was theirs.
Insp Paul Clarke, from the Met, said: "The actions of the staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital, in making all of the necessary checks and the quick response of police in arresting a couple, prevented what could have been a very frightening and harrowing incident."Insp Paul Clarke, from the Met, said: "The actions of the staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital, in making all of the necessary checks and the quick response of police in arresting a couple, prevented what could have been a very frightening and harrowing incident."
A hospital spokesman said: "Thankfully this type of incident is exceptionally rare. We are pleased that staff at the hospital acted so swiftly and calmly to ensure the safety of all our patients."A hospital spokesman said: "Thankfully this type of incident is exceptionally rare. We are pleased that staff at the hospital acted so swiftly and calmly to ensure the safety of all our patients."