by Gráinne Connolly
Police are investigating a report that a lady was spotted in Market Street, Markethill yesterday (Monday 5th March), dragging and striking a young child.
It's to have happened at around 12.15pm.
A spokesperson for Armagh PSNI said:
"It’s reported a lady 50-60 years old wearing a blue fleece puffa jacket, blue trousers, black rimmed spectacles, and had mid length black hair, dragged and struck a young child around 3-4 years old wearing a grey jacket white trousers and a red hat.
"We know that a number of people seen this incident, and would would ask that anyone with information who can help us identify the female and child contact us on 101 quoting ref 576 5/3/18.
"Most important thing is that we can check on the welfare of the child.
"Please help us.We need to protect our children, whether they are yours or not."
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