Warning after man attempted to abduct school girl in Sale
"We will leave no stone unturned in our attempts to find this man"
Last updated 5th Nov 2021
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted child abduction in Sale, Trafford.
At around 4.30pm yesterday (Thursday 4 November 2021) at the junction of Manor Avenue and Firs Road, Sale, a man approached a girl on her way home from school and attempted to grab her.
The girl was able to break free from the offender and run away.
The man made off in a large white van which had a new shape, sliding door, and signage on the side. He then drove down Manor Avenue in the direction of Coppice Avenue.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Detectives are releasing an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Chief Superintendent Rose, the District Commander for Trafford said: "I share the concern of the community after this incident.
"I would like to reassure the community that I have a team of detectives working on this investigation and we will leave no stone unturned in our attempts to find this man, our children should not feel scared to walk home from school, I have increased patrols in the area and around our schools.
"Whilst enquiries continue, I would urge anyone with any concerns or information to approach one of our officers.
"We are particularly keen to speak to the couple that intervened and help the child following this incident. If this is you or you know the couple, please get in touch.
"I would urge anyone with any information about the incident - including those with dashcam or CCTV footage of the white van - should contact us on 0161 856 7673 quoting incident number 2224 of 04/11/2021.
"Information can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."