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Man detained by citizens, arrested after allegedly approaching children

A 21-year-old man is facing a charge of causing a disturbance following an incident in Halifax. Natasha Pace/Global News

Halifax — Police continue to investigate suspicious circumstances near a playground Saturday evening.

Officers were called to 30 Ridgevalley Rd. after a report that a man at a nearby playground was approaching children.

Police were called to 30 Ridgevalley Road on Saturday. Natasha Pace/Global News

Local citizens detained the man until police arrived and took him into custody.

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A 21-year-old man is now facing a charge of causing a disturbance. His name has not been released.

Police are not calling this a case of child luring. The investigation is ongoing and officers are still working to speak to witnesses.

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