Young girl forced into Audi and driven away in horror kidnapping attempt as police launch urgent manhunt
The girl managed to break free from
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The horrifying kidnap took place in Harlow, Essex
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Police have launched an urgent search for a young girl's attempted kidnappers
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The youngster was forced into the grey Audi A4 on First Avenue, in
Her captors drove her away but the unnamed girl managed to break free from the car.
Now, an urgent search has been launched to find the drivers of the mysterious
The kidnappers have been described as wearing a black Nike tracksuit and as having ginger hair.
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Speaking about the chilling incident, Clare Lawrence, Detective Inspector of Essex Police 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.
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'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.
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'If that's you, I need you to come forward.'
Essex Police have also released a statement about the incident, with more details about the horrifying kidnapping.
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The statement read: "It was reported the girl was forced into a grey Audi A4 in First Avenue, near the Mark Hall Academy, between 3pm and 3.45pm on Friday 4 July.
"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
"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote the crime reference number 42/93677/25.'
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Witnesses can contact the force via their online chat service, by submitting a report on their website or by making an anonymous report to Crimestoppers.
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