Lincolnshire Police issue urgent appeal after 13-year-old girl was grabbed by man in white van

Lincolnshire Police have launched an urgent appeal after a teenage girl was grabbed by a man last night.

The man jumped out of a white van and grabbed the 13-year-old, before a member of the public intervened.

Police have said they are looking for anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward to help with their investigation.

They are also looking to speak with the member of public who intervened.

A statement released by Lincolnshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after an assault on a 13-year-old girl on Macauley Drive in Lincoln last night (9 March).

"This was reported to us at 6:42pm. The girl was reportedly grabbed by a male who got out of a white car.

"Detective Constable Greg Peplow, from Lincoln Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said: 'We believe this is an isolated incident and officers are still working to establish the circumstances. We are particularly interested in speaking with the member of the public who stopped and intervened during the incident to help in our investigation.

“We are also appealing for dashcam footage and any other witnesses to this incident and ask that people get in touch with any information, no matter how small, so we can progress our enquiries."

Anyone who thinks they may have witnessed the incident or have information is encouraged to contact the police by:

• Calling 101 quoting incident 377 of 9 March.
• Emailing force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 377 of 9 March.
• If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.