Man arrested after woman forced into a car in Bristol
Police want to speak to three people in Wells who came to the woman's aid
Last updated 10th Nov 2025
Detectives are investigating after a woman was forced into a car, during incidents in the Bristol and Wells areas.
Avon & Somerset Police report the victim, in her 30s, was first forced into a silver Peugeot 207 in the Clifton area of Bristol, on Tuesday 30 September.
Further sightings were made later that evening in Coxley, Wells, on the A39 and a small car park on Rowdens Road.
Police want to speak to three members of the public who helped give the victim a lift to safety after she had cried out for help.
One man has been arrested.
DC Kirsty Richards said: “This was a truly shocking series of incidents and we’ve carried out a significant amount of work, including reviewing CCTV footage and carrying out house-to-house enquiries, since it was reported to make sure the victim is safe and that the man is identified and brought to justice.
“We believe there’s no wider risk to the public; this incident involved two people who were known to each other. The victim is being supported by specialist officers.
“Our investigation has identified a number of people who may have witnessed parts of this incident or the car involved and we want to speak to them. We are particularly keen to speak to the person who bravely attempted to intervene in Bristol, any drivers who saw anything in Coxley, and the three men who helped the victim in Wells.
“We believe they could have information that could be vitally important to our investigation and I would urge them to get in contact with us as soon as they can.”