Urgent hunt for driver after woman ‘dragged into hatchback car and attacked inside’ as cops release CCTV
AN urgent hunt is underway after a woman was seen being dragged back into a car and assaulted as she tried to get out.
Police have released CCTV stills of the car they believe to be involved and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Cops were alerted of the incident at 6:03am on Saturday, after a woman tried to get out of a car by Rostherne Road and Garners Lane.
It’s understood she was then dragged back into the dark coloured hatchback and attacked, before it headed towards Davenport Train Station.
The woman is described as being white, wearing dark coloured leggings and UGG boots.
The driver is described as a white man wearing a black coat or jumper.
A greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We have been conducting house to house, CCTV and dashcam footage enquiries since the report, trying to establish the full circumstances of what may have happened.
“So far, these enquiries have proven negative for locating the woman or driver, and we are now in a position of needing to appeal for the wider public’s help.
“At the centre of this is potentially a woman who is in need or urgent safeguarding or medical care, and we need to locate her as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is advised to call Stockport CID on 0161 856 9790 or 101 quoting log 537 of 28/12/24 immediately.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.