A 15-year-old girl was allegedly bundled into a vehicle in Bowdon, Altrincham, on Monday evening (May 18) and found in a hotel car park in Knutsford in the early hours of Tuesday
A teenage girl was allegedly forced into a vehicle in a suspected ‘random’ seven-hour abduction in Altrincham, according to police.
The girl reported being threatened with a knife during a seven-hour ordeal. The 15-year-old was abducted on Monday evening (May 18) and was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday (May 19) in a hotel car park in Knutsford, Cheshire.
It is understood that the victim was forced into a vehicle on Bradgate Road, Bowdon, at around 6.45pm while she was walking alone. She was reported missing at approximately 9pm on Monday.
Police issued an alert for a specific vehicle after a witness was able to report the registration plate having heard the girl’s cries for help, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Cheshire police located the vehicle in a car park at the Cottons Hotel and Spa in the early hours. The teenager was found inside and a 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers working alongside Cheshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of abduction after a teenage girl was reported missing on Monday 18 May in Altrincham.
“A 56‐year‐old man was arrested in the early hours of 19 May and remains in custody for further questioning. Specialist officers are supporting the girl and her family.
“There is no wider risk to the public. Further updates will be provided when appropriate.”
The individual apprehended was a white male, according to Greater Manchester Police. Detectives have been given an extension to retain the suspect in custody for additional questioning.
It is believed that the incident is being viewed as random and that the teenager has no known connection to the suspect.
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