A teenage girl was rescued after being 'randomly' snatched from the street in a terrifying ordeal. The shocking incident occurred in Bowdon, Altrincham, resulting in the arrest of a 56 year old man.

The girl reported being threatened with a knife throughout a seven-hour nightmare. The 15 year old was abducted on 18 May and was discovered in the early hours of 19 May in a hotel car park in Knutsford, Cheshire.

The victim is understood to have been bundled into a vehicle on Bradgate Road, Bowdon, at approximately 6.45pm while walking alone. She was reported missing at around 9pm, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Cheshire officers located the vehicle in the car park of the Cottons Hotel and Spa in the early hours of the morning.

The teenager was found inside and a man was detained at the scene.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers working alongside Cheshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of abduction after a teenage girl was reported missing on Monday 18 May in Altrincham.

"A 56‐year‐old man was arrested in the early hours of 19 May and remains in custody for further questioning. Specialist officers are supporting the girl and her family.

"There is no wider risk to the public. Further updates will be provided when appropriate."

Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrested man was white. Detectives have been granted an extension to hold the suspect in custody for further questioning.

The incident is believed to be random, with the teenager understood to have had no prior connection to the suspect.