Man arrested after attempted abduction in Leigh

    Officers investigating the attempted abduction of a teenager in Leigh have made an arrest.

    Shortly before 9am on Sunday 23 July, a 13-year-old girl was walking through Westleigh Park when she was grabbed by a man who approached her from behind.

    The girl fought back and managed to get away from the man and ran home to alert police.

    A 25-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of abduction and remains in police custody for questioning.

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