The police launched an urgent investigation after an 11-year-old girl was grabbed by a man and a woman in an attempted kidnapping.
The girl was approached by a couple on her way to school in Silver Street, Irlam, Manchester, at 8.30am yesterday.
The two “grabbed” the girl, but she managed to get away before telling an adult what happened, police said.
Officers believe a man and a woman were driving through the area in a car and a van, but did not specify who was driving which vehicle.
The man is described as white, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, with short dark hair.
He was clean-shaven and wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie, according to Greater Manchester Police.
The woman is described as white and wearing leggings and a black hooded top.
The policemen described the car as a black vehicle with four doors, while the van was small, white, looked like new and had sliding doors.
The force is currently investigating the incident and has deployed additional officers to the local area for reassurance while their investigation continues.
Detective Inspector Justin Bryant, from GMP’s Salford district, said: “This is of course a worrying and disturbing incident and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to investigate the circumstances.
“We want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed something or has footage from around the time of the incident.
“We urge anyone with any information to contact us as your help could be of great benefit to our work.”
“We are making sure the girl and family are kept up to date and have support at this time.”
Troopers urged anyone living in the area to check any surveillance camera, video surveillance or doorbell footage from the time of the incident.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious is asked to contact the police.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: “At around 8.30am today (14 January 2025), an 11-year-old girl who was on her way to school reported being approached by a man and a woman in Silver Street, Irlam, near the junction of Cutnook Lane.
“The pair are believed to have been driving around the area in a car and a van.
“The two then grabbed the girl before she could run away and later inform an adult.
“Officers are currently investigating the incident and have sent additional officers to the local area for reassurance while their investigation continues.”
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