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Arrest after woman forced into car in Clifton
A woman was forced into a car in Bristol and then driven to an area near Wells where she managed to shout for help.
The victim, in her 30s, was forced into a silver Peugeot 207 on September 30 “in the Clifton area” by a man who police said was known to her.
Later that evening, the pair were identified on the A39 in Coxley where both the victim and the man exited the car.
Police called the incident “truly shocking” but said there is “no wider risk to the public”.
Detectives are urging key witnesses to come forward as part of their investigation into incidents in which a woman was forced into a car – photo: Karen Johnson
Recounting the incident, Avon and Somerset Police said the man attempted to force the victim into the car again, but drove off without her when cars pulled up behind.
A short while later, the car was driven at the victim and she was once more forced into the vehicle.
The car was then driven to a car park on Rowdens Road in Wells, where the victim got the attention of three members of the public who gave her a lift away from the area after the perpetrator made another appearance.
One man has been arrested as part of the investigation.
A number of witnesses are urged to come forward as part of an investigation into incidents in the Bristol and Wells areas in which a woman was forced into a car.
A man has been arrested in connection with the incidents on Tuesday 30 September.
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Detective constable Kirsty Richards said: “This was a truly shocking series of incidents and we’ve carried out a significant amount of work, including reviewing CCTV footage and carrying out house-to-house enquiries, since it was reported to make sure the victim is safe and that the man is identified and brought to justice.
“We believe there’s no wider risk to the public; this incident involved two people who were known to each other.
“The victim is being supported by specialist officers.
“Our investigation has identified a number of people who may have witnessed parts of this incident or the car involved and we want to speak to them.
“We are particularly keen to speak to the person who bravely attempted to intervene in Bristol, any drivers who saw anything in Coxley, and the three men who helped the victim in Wells.
“We believe they could have information that could be vitally important to our investigation and I would urge them to get in contact with us as soon as they can.”
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via 101, referencing number 5225274967.
Main photo: Betty Woolerton
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