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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.

The child was seen in Newington Road, Ramsgate. Picture: Google Street View
The child was seen in Newington Road, Ramsgate. Picture: Google Street View

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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