Police Hunt Suspect Following Abduction Of 17 Year Old Girl In Dewsbury

Wednesday, 23 March 2016 11:00

Police are releasing an E-Fit of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an abduction of a 17-year-old girl in Dewsbury.

Kirklees CID would like to speak to anyone who recognises this man or has any information about the incident which happened on 21 February this year.

At around 10:30pm the 17-year-old victim was forced into a car, which was described as a three door dark vehicle on Huddersfield Road, Westtown, in Dewsbury.

She was driven to Bradford and Halifax before being driven back to Dewsbury where he attempted to sexually assault her but she managed to get away from him.

The male suspect is described as an Asian male, dark brown eyes, dark curly hair and beard and in his 20's.

DC Michael Smith, of Kirklees CID, said: "We are investigating this incident and would like to speak to anyone who recognises this man pictured in the E-Fit.

"The victim is extremely distressed by the incident and we are keen to locate this man. I would like to stress that this is an isolated incident and no other incidents have been reported.

"Anyone who has any information is asked to contact myself at Kirklees CID via 101 quoting reference 13160078532 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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