14/12/2007

Armagh Girl Snatch Attempt: Hunt Continues

A man who attempted to drag a teenage girl into his car in Portadown, County Armagh earlier this week is being sought by police.

The Armagh schoolgirl was walking along the Killicomaine Road on Wednesday morning.

A motorist pulled up beside her and asked for directions, he then followed the girl and tried to force her into his car.

She managed to escape and flee to safety and police officers are now trying to trace the driver of the car, a distinctive orange coloured new model Ford Focus.

They are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the vehicle in the area.

(BMcC)

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