Man charged with kidnapping seven-year-old boy

Jasmine Carey

27 June 2024 at 11:30 am·1-min read

The incident happened on a busy road <i>(Image: Google Maps/Streetview)</i> — The incident happened on a busy road *(Image: Google Maps/Streetview)*

A man has been charged with kidnapping a seven-year-old child.

Sussex Police said an investigation was launched after concerns were raised for the welfare of a boy in Broadwater Road, Worthing, at about 3.30pm on Monday afternoon.

The police said the child who was involved is now unharmed, safe and well with his family.

John Perkins, 20, from Worthing, was arrested and charged with kidnap after the incident.

He appeared before Lewes Crown Court on Thursday and was remanded in custody.

Perkins is due to appear before Lewes Crown Court next month on July 24 for a plea hearing.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Police would like to remind residents that this is an isolated incident and to avoid speculation around the circumstances."

No further information about the incident has been released at this time.

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