A probe into an “attempted child abduction” at a luxury south Bucks hotel has ended.

Police said yesterday (Monday) that a woman picked up another woman’s two-year-old girl while visiting Cliveden House at 10am on Tuesday, September 4.

The “attempted abduction” – which was reported to police over the weekend – was said to have taken place near the children’s play area.

But police have now said the woman contacted them and it transpired that she had tried to help the girl, who she believed was lost.

They said they were “satisfied no offence has taken place”.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Kerry Bradfield, of Force CID based at Aylesbury police station, said: “We obviously take all such reports seriously until we have evidence to the contrary.

“The woman who helped the little girl contacted us on Monday and I am satisfied that no criminality took place after speaking with her and the family of the girl.

“I would like to thank members of the public who reported this incident and enabled us to fully investigate the matter.”