POLICE are appealing for information following an attempted abduction in Bradford. 

The incident is reported to have happened in the Eccleshill area on the evening of Sunday, November 27. 

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Detectives in West Yorkshire are urging anyone with any information or CCTV or Dashcam footage to come forward.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: "Police in Bradford are investigating reports of a suspicious incident in Eccleshill.

"The incident is reported to have occurred between 5.10pm and 5.20pm on Sunday 27 November when a woman was walking with her children on Acre Crescent.

"It was reported an unknown male approached the woman and following a short conversation attempted to take a child out of a pram.

"The child was strapped in and remained the pram and was not harmed during the incident.

"It is believed the male then left the area in a small white van. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area at the time who may have dash cam footage or anyone who lives in the area who has CCTV footage of a small white van to contact police.  

"The male is described as a black male, 6ft, strong build wearing a black cap and black jacket."

Detective Inspector Michael Ineson of Bradford CID said: “We are investigating this suspicious incident and are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Acre Crescent area to come forward.

“Understandably this is a concerning incident for all involved. Local Neighbourhood Patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance.”

Anyone with information on this male is asked to contact police via 101 or the Live Chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting crime reference 13220654291

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