Victim in '˜truly frightening case' praised by charity

Child cruelty charity the NSPCC said the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, stopped him from carrying out his true aim.

The spokeswoman said: ‘It is every parent’s nightmare that their child could be taken by someone who intends to harm them so this is a truly frightening case.

‘Seath was prevented from carrying out his aim thanks to the bravery of his victim and the swift actions of passers-by who rushed to help her.

‘It is entirely right that Seath is now behind bars and we hope that the young victim has received support to recover from her ordeal.’