Girl found safe and well after incident

POLICE investigating an abduction in Oldham have located the victim and arrested a man.

At around 2.50pm on Monday, a 16 year-old-girl was on Shaw Road when a man in a silver car took hold of her and pushed her into the front seat.

A silver Skoda Octavia has since been seized.

After extensive enquiries, the girl has been found safe and well and is receiving support from specially trained officers.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been bailed until January 16 pending further enquiries.

Det Sgt Graham Heaney, of GMP's Oldham borough, said: "Fortunately, we have found the girl safe and well with her family.

"We have arrested a man in connection with the incident however, our enquiries are ongoing and we need assistance from the public to move forward with our investigation."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1288 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.