Woman, 60, arrested for ‘child abduction’ after Love Island star’s mum ‘took girl, 8, from school’

A WOMAN has been arrested for child abduction after a Love Island star’s mum “took an eight-year-old girl from school”.

Little Darcy went missing from her primary school in Blackpool, Lancashire, at 9am this morning.



Darcy vanished from her primary school in Blackpool, Lancashire


Previously cops had appealed to find Jane Prior


Jane’s daughter Kendall Rae Knight soared to fame on Love Island

The youngster has since been found, and cops arrested a 60-year-old woman on suspicion of child abduction.

Previously cops had appealed to find Jane Prior – whose daughter Kendall Rae Knight soared to fame on ITV dating show Love Island.

She appeared on season four of the hit series, alongside stars Dani Dyer, Laura Anderson and Josh Denzel.

Jane knows Darcy, but did not have permission to take her from school. 

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Supt Becky Smith, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: “While there is no suggestion that Darcy is at any immediate risk we are growing more and more concerned about her welfare as time goes on.

“Jane Prior and Darcy are known to one another but Jane did not have permission to take her from the school and we need to find them both as soon as we can.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious at the school this morning or who sees Darcy in company with an older woman to get in touch immediately.

“Please can anyone in a park or open space or at an amusement park please keep their eyes open.

​”Jane, please get in touch with us.

“Whatever the reasons are that have led to this incident today, we will listen to you and look to give you any support that you need.

“I have specially trained officers ready to take your call now so please call us on 07929 764987.”



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Kendall (fourth from left) appeared on season four of the hit series, alongside stars Dani Dyer, Laura Anderson and Josh Denzel