A teenage girl was saved after being ‘randomly’ snatched off the street. The horrifying incident took place in Bowdon, Altrincham as a 56-year-old man has been arrested.
The girl reported being threatened with a knife during a seven-hour ordeal. The 15-year-old was kidnapped on May 18 and was found in the early hours May 19 in a hotel car park in Knutsford, Cheshire.
The victim, it is understood, was forced into a vehicle on Bradgate Road, Bowdon, at around 6.45pm as she walked alone. She was reported missing at around 9pm ManchesterEveningNews reports.
Cheshire cops found the vehicle on a car park at the Cottons Hotel and Spa in the early hours.
The teenager was inside and a man was arrested at the scene.
View 2 ImagesThe girl was found in the vehicle at the Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford (file)(Image: Jason Roberts / Manchester Evening News)
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers working alongside Cheshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of abduction after a teenage girl was reported missing on Monday 18 May in Altrincham.
“A 56‑year‑old man was arrested in the early hours of 19 May and remains in custody for further questioning. Specialist officers are supporting the girl and her family.
“There is no wider risk to the public. Further updates will be provided when appropriate.”
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The man arrested was a white male, Greater Manchester Police said. Detectives have been granted an extension to keep the suspect in custody for further questioning.
It is understood the incident is being treated as random and that the teenager is not known to the suspect.
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