Police issue response to reports two young girls were abducted in Derbyshire last night

Police chiefs have responded to speculation that two young girls were abducted in Derbyshire last night.

Speculation on social media suggested two 12-year-old girls were abducted on Cromford Road in Langley Mill on Friday, July 14.

A spokesman for Derbyshire Constabulary said: “We would like to confirm that this did not happen.

“A 43 year-old man was arrested and released without charge.”