Police have arrested and charged a man for attempting to abduct teenage schoolgirls.

George Alexander Pikounius, 25, of Lascotts Road, Wood Green, was charged last night with two counts of attempted abduction.

Police launched an investigation following two reports of a man trying to engage teenage schoolgirls in conversation.

The first incident occurred in Hornsey High Street at around 7am on Monday, December 15.

The second incident occurred at approximately 8am the same day in Donovan Avenue.

There was no physical contact during either incident.

Officers from Haringey investigate and continue to liaise with the two schools where the girls attended.

Mr Pikounius is currently in police custody and will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court today.