Friends save Athlone schoolgirl from kidnapping attempt

AN ATHLONE primary school learner was involved in an attempted abduction incident last week after the perpetrators said she had to get into their car, claiming her mother had sent them.

- KIM SWARTZ

Welcome Primary School issued a statement on August 19 informing parents of the incident the previous day, saying it is a great concern, however, they are grateful the learner is safe.

The school said: “A Grade 5 learner from our school reported that she and her friends were followed by four men in what she believed to be an orange Renault. The men continued to follow them until they reached St Theresa's Primary School.