The man responsible was driving a silver Peugeot 207
Police ask for witnesses to woman forced into car by man in Bristol(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)
A woman who was forced into a car was rescued by three brave passers-by. The woman, who has not been identified, was forced into a silver Peugeot 207 in the Clifton area by a man on Tuesday, September 30.
He drove off after being challenged by a nearby member of the public who shouted at him. Later that evening, while the same car was stopped on the A39 in Coxley, near Wells, the victim and the man exited the car before the man attempted to force the victim into it again.
This time, however, he drove off without her when several cars pulled up behind. A short while later, in Coxley, the car was driven at the victim before the man again forced her into the car before driving off. There were a number of vehicles passing at the time.
The car was then driven to the small car park on Rowdens Road. The victim shouted for help towards three members of the public before she was dragged away by the man.
The man then ran off while the victim was helped by the passers-by who gave her a lift away from the area to safety.
Now, officers from Avon and Somerset Police are looking to speak to any witnesses who may have seen the incident. They are particularly keen to talk to the three men who helped the woman.
Avon and Somerset Police say the three men were driving a black saloon car.
The investigation into the incidents is progressing and has seen one man arrested.
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DC 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.”
If you were one of these people or you have any information, no matter how small, that you think might be relevant, please call 101, using the reference number 5225274967, or complete our online appeals form.