Police have launched an urgent investigation after a young girl was reportedly forced into a car by men and driven away before she managed to flee the vehicle. Essex Police were called on Monday to a report of a teenage girl being forced into a vehicle in Church Langley and driven to Epping, where she managed to flee the car.
The incident unfolded in the Minton Lane car park by Tesco just after 6.50pm. The car drove to Epping, and the victim managed to get out of the car on Buckingham Road, at the junction with Lower Swaines, at 7.30pm and get help.
The girl is safe with her family and is being supported by specialist officers. She did not sustain any serious injuries.
Investigating officers are appealing to anyone who saw the incident in Church Langley or Epping to contact them urgently.
The girl is white and has blonde hair, and she was wearing a black top, black shorts and white socks and trainers.
The vehicle involved is believed to be a black car, and the suspects are described as white men who were wearing tracksuits.
Detective Sergeant Paul Marks said: “We know this incident will be concerning to people. We understand and we are working at pace to try and identify the car and the men involved in this incident.
“If you were at either of these locations this evening please check your dashcam or CCTV.”
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