A GIRL is being safeguarded and supported by police after she was forced into a car near a secondary school in Essex.
It was reported the girl was forced into a grey Audi A4 in First Avenue in Harlow, near the Mark Hall Academy, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday.
Detectives from Harlow CID are investigating the incident and working to establish what led up to it.
The driver of the car was described a man wearing a black Nike tracksuit and had gingery brown hair.
Detective Inspector Clare Lawrence said: “I know this incident has caused concern within the community.
“Incidents like this are actually really rare but we know it can be worrying to see, hear, and read about the details.
“My team is working hard to identify the vehicle and the people involved. We’re also safeguarding the girl and supporting her and her family.
“I believe there will have been a number of people in the area at the time this incident happened and think someone will have seen something that will help our investigation.
“If that’s you, I need you to come forward.”
Anyone with any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this probe, is urged to contact police on 101 or via the live chat service on essex.police.uk.
Quote the crime reference number 42/93677/25.
To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
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