Overview

• A 51-year-old woman, Nicolette Goldrick, allegedly attempted to abduct a baby in a pram near Coral Island on Blackpool Promenade on May 10, 2025.
• Bystanders and the baby’s parent intervened, ensuring the baby was unharmed, and police swiftly arrested the suspect at the scene.
• Goldrick has been formally charged with child abduction and police assault and has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance at Lancaster Magistrates Court.
• Authorities have emphasized that the incident is being treated as isolated and have urged the public to avoid speculation while the investigation continues.
• Blackpool Police are appealing for witnesses or individuals with relevant footage to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.