No evidence found in attempted abduction of two Christchurch schoolboys

Police in Christchurch have found no evidence of an attempted abduction of two schoolboys in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Police said on Wednesday they were hunting for a man in his 60s who allegedly attempted to abduct two boys, aged 11 and 12, from a bus stop in Riccarton after 3pm.

Today, police announced inquiries into the alleged abduction found no such situation occurred and there was no other untoward behaviour.

Police said it's a timely reminder to remind children to not approach any people or vehicles they don't know.