Top October 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM

‘Cold & calculated’ predator kidnapped girl, 11, by snatching her from play area & told her not to scream

The Sun

A "COLD and calculated" predator who tried to kidnap a young girl has been jailed for 13 years. Kieran Mansfield, 35, attempted to kidnap and sexually assault an 11-year-old girl in Leigh, Southend, at around 5.10pm on February 5.

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