Woman charged as part of Telford baby abduction investigation
A woman has been charged as part of an investigation into the abduction of a 9-week-old baby boy in Arleston, Telford on Wednesday.
Kelly Mahon, 41, of John Broad Avenue in Arleston was arrested on the afternoon of Wednesday 24 February. Yesterday she was charged with kidnap. She has been remanded in custody to appear at Telford Magistrates' Court today.
No further action is being taken against a 53-year-old woman also arrested in connection to the investigation.
Officers were called to a home on Manor Road in Arleston at around 3pm on Wednesday after the baby was taken.
A description and photo of the baby, along with a description of a woman who he was thought to have been taken by was issued by police.
West Mercia Police announced just over three hours later, that the baby had been found safe and well.
He was reunited with his mother and father after undergoing a precautionary check-up in hospital.
