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Manhunt underway after attempted kidnap of young woman in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
16 July 2018 | 4.19pm
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Detectives are hunting for a man who attempted to kidnap an 18-year-old woman.

The incident took place at around 11pm on Friday 13 July, when the suspect tried to force the victim into a black Audi in the Cheney Manor Road/Vicarage Road area of Swindon.

The man, described as Asian, 5’7 to 5 foot 8 inches tall, in his 30s, of large build with black hair and stubbly beard and moustache, was wearing a white long sleeved shirt at the time.

Although shaken, the woman was fortunately not harmed.

DC Wayne Harvey said: “I want to reassure people that we are working hard to find out who this man is – our enquiries are continuing and we would like to hear from anyone who has any information in relation to this incident. Did you see or hear anything in this area of town around this time on this day?

“We are carrying out extra patrols in the area along with house to house enquiries and are currently following a number of leads. We don’t want people to be alarmed – but please consider your own personal safety when you are out and about.”

If you can help the police with their enquiries please contact Swindon CID on 101, quoting reference 54180064873, or call anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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