17/11/2005

Girl escapes attempted abduction in Co Down

A 12-year-old girl escaped an abduction attempt in Co Down on Wednesday.

The girls was walking along the Newcastle Road, Castlewellan, at 4.30pm, when she approached by a man who attempted to grab her arm and pull her towards him.

However, she was able to struggle free from the clutches of the man and alert police.

The man is described as being about six feet tall, with short black hair and was wearing dark blue jeans, brown boots and a black hooded top.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police in Newcastle on 0845 6008000.

(MB/SP)

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