A 34-year-old man has been charged with the "attempted kidnapping of children" at a popular splash park. Police were called to Victoria Park in Canton, Cardiff, after a suspicious man allegedly approached several children.

According to police, a number of parents had expressed "concerns about a man's behaviour in the splash park area" just before midday on Thursday, July 3.

Moynul Janu, 34, has been charged with attempted kidnap following the incident at Cardiff's Victoria Park.

A spokesperson for the South Wales Police said: "Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area.

"Moynul Janu, 34, of no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order and has been remanded in police custody.

Parents were concerned with the man's behaviour at Victoria Park (

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"Some people were concerned he had been taking photographs or recording children, but we can confirm when officers searched him, he was not in possession of any such devices.

"Anybody who may have information about the incident or who noticed something suspicious is urged to make contact. Please give reference 2500210810."

The park is popular with families (

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The Grade II-listed park first opened in 2016 and is popular with families. It contains water features for different age groups and is free.