SERGEJUS PASKEVICIUS FROM HEYWOOD JAILED FOR CHILD ABDUCTION ATTEMPT AT ALDI
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In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Heywood, Greater Manchester, a young boy demonstrated remarkable bravery by preventing his younger brother from being forcibly taken by a man in the local Aldi store. The incident occurred in September 2023 and has left a lasting impact on the victims and their family.
According to reports, Lithuanian national Sergejus Paskevicius, aged 61 and residing on Orchard Street in Heywood, was responsible for the attempted abduction. Paskevicius was subsequently sentenced to three years and two months in prison after he tried to snatch a three-year-old boy right in front of his seven-year-old sibling.
The sequence of events began when the two young boys were waiting patiently for their mother to complete her shopping at the Aldi branch in Heywood. Seizing the moment, Paskevicius approached the children and, within seconds, managed to lift the three-year-old into his arms. The older brother, witnessing the act, immediately tried to intervene by pulling his younger sibling away from the man’s grasp, attempting to bring him back to their mother.
Realizing his attempt was failing, Paskevicius abandoned his plan and exited the store, attempting to act as if nothing had happened. However, the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV footage, which proved crucial in identifying him. An appeal on social media was launched, leading to his recognition and subsequent arrest.
The mother of the children expressed her distress over the incident, revealing that her eldest son has been deeply affected. She stated that her son is now suffering from PTSD and is unable to participate in normal activities such as visiting the park, going to the circus, or shopping. Her words underscore the traumatic impact of the event on the young boy’s mental health.
Paskevicius appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court for sentencing on the child abduction charge. The court’s decision resulted in a prison sentence, reflecting the seriousness of his actions and the threat posed to the safety of children in the community.
According to reports, Lithuanian national Sergejus Paskevicius, aged 61 and residing on Orchard Street in Heywood, was responsible for the attempted abduction. Paskevicius was subsequently sentenced to three years and two months in prison after he tried to snatch a three-year-old boy right in front of his seven-year-old sibling.
The sequence of events began when the two young boys were waiting patiently for their mother to complete her shopping at the Aldi branch in Heywood. Seizing the moment, Paskevicius approached the children and, within seconds, managed to lift the three-year-old into his arms. The older brother, witnessing the act, immediately tried to intervene by pulling his younger sibling away from the man’s grasp, attempting to bring him back to their mother.
Realizing his attempt was failing, Paskevicius abandoned his plan and exited the store, attempting to act as if nothing had happened. However, the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV footage, which proved crucial in identifying him. An appeal on social media was launched, leading to his recognition and subsequent arrest.
The mother of the children expressed her distress over the incident, revealing that her eldest son has been deeply affected. She stated that her son is now suffering from PTSD and is unable to participate in normal activities such as visiting the park, going to the circus, or shopping. Her words underscore the traumatic impact of the event on the young boy’s mental health.
Paskevicius appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court for sentencing on the child abduction charge. The court’s decision resulted in a prison sentence, reflecting the seriousness of his actions and the threat posed to the safety of children in the community.