POLICE have issued an e-fit image of a person they would like to speak to in connection to the attempted abduction of a child from a pram in Bradford.

A 40-year-old man, who was arrested after the incident, which occurred on Acre Crescent in Eccleshill between 5.10pm and 5.20pm on Sunday, November 27, has been released without charge.

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

A spokesperson from the force said: "Detectives investigating reports of a suspicious incident in Eccleshill, Bradford, have issued an e-fit image of a person they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. 

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

"An unknown male is said to have approached the woman and, following a short conversation, attempted to take a child out of a pram. 

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

"It is believed the male then left the area in a small white van. 

"Officers have issued the e-fit image which matches the description of the male and 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 tall, of strong build, wearing a black cap and black jacket.

"A 40-year-old man who was arrested after an incident has been released without charge.

"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."