TWO children were grabbed by strangers in separate abduction attempts just six miles apart this week.
Greater Manchester Police urged parents to remain vigilant after one child was grabbed by the throat and another was approached by a man and woman.
Parents from Moorlands Junior School in Sale, Manchester were informed the pupil had been targeted in an ‘unprovoked’ incident
A girl, 11, was grabbed by man and woman on way to school in ‘distressing’ attempted abduction
Cops launched an urgent probe after an 11-year-old girl was grabbed by a man and woman in an attempted abduction.
The girl was approached by the pair on her way to school on Silver Street in Irlam, Manchester, at 8:30am yesterday.
The two “grabbed hold” of the youngster but she managed to run away before telling an adult what happened, said police.
Cops believe the man and woman had been driving in the area in a car and van but they have not specified who was driving which vehicle.
The man has been described as white, approximately 5ft 9in 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 hoodie.
Cops described the car as a black four-door vehicle, while the van was small, white, looking new and with a sliding door.
The force are currently investigating the incident and have deployed extra officers to the local area for reassurance as their enquiries continue.
An urgent probe is also underway after a child was allegedly grabbed by the throat on their way home from school.
Parents from Moorlands Junior School in Sale, Manchester were informed the pupil had been targeted in an “unprovoked” incident on Thursday, January 16.
The school later sent a warning note to parents, reports Manchester Evening News.
It read : “Urgent message-apologies as this is quite shocking.
“We have just been informed of a very nasty incident where a stranger has grabbed hold of one of our children by the throat, on Broad Road, as they were walking home. This was unprovoked.”
“This has been reported to the police. Can I please suggest that all children are dropped off at and picked up from school tomorrow whilst investigations are ongoing.
“The child concerned is safe but quite shook up. Thank you to the parents that intervened and got them home safely.”
A notice from St Anne’s primary school nearby said: “I do not wish to cause panic in our community but would highly recommend that you think carefully about arrangements for walking to and from school; especially if your child walks without an adult.
“I urge everyone to remain vigilant and remind children to always be cautious around unfamiliar individuals.
“Please talk to your child about the importance of staying in groups, not accepting rides or communication from strangers, and reporting any suspicious activity to a trusted adult.”
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