Overview
- Police responded to two separate reports of kidnappings in the Treherbert area within a short period and say both children have been found and returned to their families.
- A 35-year-old man from Lancashire has been arrested and is being held on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a knife in a public place while inquiries continue.
- South Wales Police issued corrections after early accounts gave conflicting details about the number and gender of alleged victims, saying earlier reports that a 12-year-old boy had been abducted were mistaken.
- The force says the investigation is ongoing and the arrest follows standard custody procedures as officers gather evidence and decide whether to charge the suspect.
- Local families and authorities have been notified and the police statement, reported by Wales Online, is the main source of confirmed details as further updates are expected.