Police are investigating reports that a female offered to buy a baby on Part Street earlier today.
Katie Johnson said on Facebook: “Just walking back from town with my son when I was approached by a lady down Part Street.
“She told she wanted my baby. I laughed and she said no ‘I want to buy your baby’
“Needless to say I gave her what for and she just turned and walked off dead casually.”
Police said: “We are investigating following reports of suspicious behaviour in Southport today, Monday 9th November.
“A woman reported she was on Part Street at 2.20pm when she was approached by a woman who made a comment to her about ‘buying her son’.
“There is no suggestion that any attempt was made to approach or communicate with any child.
“Enquiries are ongoing in the local area.”
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