Police hunt man after girl ‘grabbed and threatened’ in alleged tried kidnapping
A woman walking in Wigan was targeted by an unknown man who ‘attempted to force her to go with him’, Greater Manchester Police said. A search for the suspect is underway
Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping on Central Park Way, Wigan(Image: )
Police are probing an attempted abduction following reports of a woman being ‘grabbed and threatened’ by an unidentified man in Wigan last Friday (January 9).
The victim was walking along Central Park Way in Wigan when she was accosted by the unknown assailant who then ‘attempted to force her to accompany him’, according to Greater Manchester Police. The incident occurred between 6.05 and 6.20am.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6ft 1in tall, dressed in grey jogging bottoms, black trainers, a yellow hi-vis vest and a black beanie hat. The victim managed to escape his grasp and find safety before the suspect fled the scene.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department at Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for information and witnesses. Specialist officers are providing support to the victim.
Detective Sergeant Andrew Partington, of GMP’s Wigan CID, said: “Whilst we understand incidents of this nature are concerning, I want to reassure our communities that we take reports of this nature very seriously and the safety of the public is our top priority.”, reports the Manchester Evening News.
He added, “Our officers are taking every measure and following multiple lines of enquiry to investigate the circumstances of this incident. We have extra patrols in place around the area and if you have any concerns, our officers are always more than happy to support.”
Meanwhile, road closures were implemented in Wallasey in Wirral following the handover of an “unexploded bomb” to the police.
Merseyside Police reported that at around 2.40pm on Monday, January 12, a member of the public arrived at Wallasey Police Station on Manor Road with what is believed to be a World War Two bomb.
Manor Road was shut down as a safety measure while the device underwent further examination. At this point, the police station remains open and investigations are ongoing, reports the Liverpool Echo. A reporter at the scene said there was a large cordon in place on Manor Road from Withens Lane to Wimbledon Street, right next to Wallasey Police station.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm there are road closures in Wallasey this afternoon, Monday 12 January, following reports of a possible unexploded ordnance.
“At around 2.40pm a member of the public attended at Wallasey police station on Manor Road with a suspected WWII bomb.
“Manor Road has been closed as a precaution while the device is further examined. At this stage the police station has not been closed and enquiries remain ongoing.”
