Three-year-old girl found scooting alone in street on New Year's Day sparks Facebook appeal to find parents
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A Facebook appeal was launched to find the parents of a three-year-old girl after she was found scooting alone in a street on New Year's Day.
The youngster, believed to be around the age of three, was found on her own with a scooter in Wythenshawe ’s Benchill area in the afternoon on New Year’s Day.
She was discovered by a man who led her to safety before contacting the police, reports the Manchester Evening News.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said the child was reunited with her parents on Sunday evening.
Concerned residents posted an appeal to find the girl’s family on social media.
One posted: “Little girl around 3 years old with scooter been found walking streets in Benchill . Police have just picked her up from Costcutter Holyhedge.”
Many were relieved to discover that her parents had been found.
One wrote: “Hey guys spoke to police and little girl has been reunited with her parents. Thanks for sharing.”
Another added: “Great news.”
It is not known how the tot came to be out on the streets - or how long she had been out on her own.
A spokesman for GMP said: “The child was found and reunited with her parents earlier today.
“The relevant agencies will be contacted in due course.”