Three men try to snatch 9 year old girl in Manchester
Girl 'grabbed' while she was out playing
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses after a 9 year old girl was approached by three men in Blackley, Manchester
At about 9.40pm on Thursday 1 July, the girl was approached by three men on a playing field off Earby Grove, Blackley, Manchester.
The men took hold of her, l but she managed to run away and raise the alarm.
The men are described as two white males and one mixed race male, all wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Patrols in the area have been increased.
Detective Inspector Louise Edwards, of GMP's City of Manchester division, said: "This is a concerning incident and thankfully the child was able to run away from the men.
"I would like to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to find these men and have increased patrols in the area whilst we investigate.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or seen any men in the area matching these descriptions
"Anyone with information should contact North Manchester CID on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 3201 of 01/07/21.
"Alternatively, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."