5yo, 6yo try to elope to Africa ;)

Posted Tue Jan 6, 2009:Two German childhood sweethearts, aged six and seven, have been stopped by police from travelling to Africa to elope.

Mika and Anna-Lena were stopped at a train station and police say the kids told them they were trying to get to the airport to tie the knot.

Along with Anna-Lena's five-year-old sister, the three were caught with three suitcases packed with sunglasses, bathing suits and a lilo with them for their 'honeymoon'. 

A police spokesman says Mika and Anna-Lena are "very much in love" and that "they were determine to tie the knot under the African sun after seeing a nature documentary together."

Officers say they convinced the couple they would have a tough time getting to Africa without money and plane tickets and while they were sad "they calmed down when they were promised a hot drink and some breakfast."

The kids were also given a tour of the Hanover police station as a consolation.

The couple's relieved parents picked them up and say they can still put their plan into action at a later date if they choose.