Mayo gardaì respond to social media reports of alleged child abduction

GARDAÌ in Mayo have responded to social media reports of an alleged child abduction in the Castlebar area earlier tonight.

When contacted by The Connaught Telegraph, a spokesperson said the force is aware of the reports.

"We are investigating an incident, but we are not investigating a child abduction," the spokesperson explained.

The garda spokesperson added no further comment is being made on the matter.