Man charged after child approach in Lismore

A man has been charged after a child approach in Lismore yesterday, NSW Police say.

About 7.40am today, a 15-year-old girl was walking along Uralba Street, Lismore, when she was approached by a man in a Holden ute.

The man engaged in conversation with the girl, before allegedly asking her to get in the car.

The girl made a phone call and the man drove off.

Police attached to Richmond Local Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, a 47-year-old man was arrested at Caniaba Road, Lismore, about 3pm today and taken to Lismore Police Station.

He was charged with stalk/intimidate with intent to cause fear of harm and breach of bail.

The man was refused bail to appear at Lismore Local Court tomorrow.

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