A 15-year-old girl was bundled into a vehicle in what police are treating as a random abduction in Greater Manchester. The teenager reported being threatened with a knife during a seven-hour ordeal that began in Bowdon, a village in Altrincham, on Monday evening.
Abduction and Discovery
The victim was forced into a vehicle on Bradgate Road, Bowdon, at around 6:45pm while walking alone. She was reported missing at approximately 9pm. A witness heard her screams and noted the vehicle's registration plate, prompting police to issue an alert for the specific car.
Officers from Cheshire Police located the vehicle in the car park of the Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford in the early hours of Tuesday. The teenager was found inside, and a man was arrested at the scene.
Police Statement
Greater Manchester Police confirmed: 'Officers working alongside Cheshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of abduction after a teenage girl was reported missing on Monday 18 May in Altrincham. A 56-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of 19 May and remains in custody for further questioning. Specialist officers are supporting the girl and her family. There is no wider risk to the public. Further updates will be provided when appropriate.'
The suspect is described as a white male. Detectives have been granted an extension to keep him in custody for further questioning. The incident is believed to be random, with the teenager not known to the suspect. This is a developing story.
