Police are currently investigating an incident where a schoolgirl was the target of a potential abduction near a Birmingham beauty spot. The unsettling event occurred on Wednesday, September 10, close to Faulkners Farm Drive in Erdington. The 14-year-old girl was reportedly approached by a man who attempted to force her into a vehicle around 8:45 am while she was on her way to school.
Fortunately, the girl managed to escape the situation unharmed, as confirmed by the authorities. However, the girl’s mother shared on social media that her daughter was deeply shaken by the incident. Expressing her dismay, she emphasized the urgency of finding the perpetrator to prevent any future occurrences, stating that her daughter narrowly avoided being abducted on her way to school that morning.
The girl’s aunt also took to social media to alert the public, sharing that a man had tried to abduct her niece on Faulkners Farm Drive but thankfully, she was able to evade the situation. Urging others to spread awareness, she emphasized the importance of vigilance to protect other potential targets.
A spokesperson from the West Midlands Police stated that they are actively investigating the attempted abduction of the teenage girl near Witton Lakes Park. The authorities were alerted to the situation where a man had tried to abduct the girl in Erdington before she managed to flee. The police are seeking any information or witnesses to the incident and encourage individuals to come forward by contacting them through Live Chat on their website or by calling 101 and quoting log 939 of September 10.