Girl, nine, left 'absolutely petrified' by attempted abduction
A nine-year-old girl was left "absolutely petrified" after being pulled off her bicycle and dragged into a wooded area in England.
The youngster screamed at her assailant who then ran from the scene in Marsh Green, Wigan.
Police are appealing for information about the incident that took place at about 8pm on Monday August 22.
The girl was targeted on a footpath between Lancaster Road and Challenge Way when she was approached from the side and grabbed.
It is not known if the offender was a man or woman.
Detective Constable Faye Johnson, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "This incident left the young girl feeling absolutely petrified and we are now trying to support her at this distressing time.
"We are treating this as an attempted abduction and would ask that anybody who believes they might have information to please come forward.
"Although we believe this to be an isolated incident, I would urge people in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police."
Anybody with information should contact Wigan CID on 0161 856 7770 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
