Girl, 12, grabbed by stranger while out walking at a nature reserve
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl was grabbed by a man while walking at a nature reserve on Monday morning.
The youngster was able to run away after being approached and grabbed by the stranger while on the Northern Slopes nature reserve in Bristol.
Cops have now launched an investigation to find the man - who is thought to be in his 30s.
The man is believed to have been wearing a thin, black jacket and black trousers with just one glove on.
The girl was able to run away on the morning of February 8.
Her father reported the ordeal to police just before midday on Monday.
Detective Inspector Clem Goodwin said: “This incident is being fully investigated and we’d like to reassure people living in the area that additional police patrols are being carried out.
“The girl has given a description of the man as being aged between 30 and 40, wearing a black thin jacket and black trousers.
"He may have been missing a glove.
“If you recognise this man’s description, or have any information which could help the investigation, please call 101 quoting reference 5221027754."
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Avon and Somerset Police tweeted this morning: "We're appealing for witnesses after a 12y/o girl was approached & grabbed by a man at Northern Slopes nature reserve on Monday.
"She was able to run away & her father phoned the police. An investigation is underway & patrols are continuing."