Man Charged With Attempted Child Abduction in Wolverhampton

Richard Stacey, 37, has been charged with attempted abduction, assault, and affray following an incident in Wolverhampton where he allegedly tried to grab a three-year-old girl from her tricycle. The incident occurred around 5:15 PM on January 9, prompting intervention from the child's mother and aunt, who were assaulted in the process. Stacey appeared in Walsall Magistrates' Court and did not enter a plea; he has been remanded in custody and is scheduled for a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on February 10. The West Midlands Police confirmed that the child was unharmed and are providing support to her family. Authorities are treating the incident as isolated, but the community has expressed significant concern regarding the safety of children. Police have praised the quick response of the family in preventing a potential abduction.