Toddler spotted wandering around Newington Road, Ramsgate, alone
11:51, 23 August 2021
updated: 11:52, 23 August 2021
Residents were shocked to discover a little boy wandering the streets alone.
The youngster, understood to be about two or three years old, was reportedly seen wearing only his nappy as he walked around Newington, Ramsgate.
A couple spotted the toddler near the Rising Sun Cafe in Newington Road.
Police were called to the scene on Saturday morning and carried out a door-knock of the area to help find the little boy's home.
The mother of the child was found and reunited with her son.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Kent Police was called to Newington Road, Ramsgate at 8.10am on Saturday following a report that an unaccompanied child had been seen in the area.
"Officers attended and the child’s mother was located nearby."
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