Essex Police make arrest after teenage girl flees abduction attempt near Oakwood Pond in Harlow

Police have arrested a man after a lone teenage girl fought off an attempted abduction and fled.

The girl was approached from behind by a man near Oakwood Pond in Harlow, Essex, at 4.20pm on Wednesday.

A man then "attempted to take her away", said Essex Police, who are now appealing for witnesses to the incident.

The girl managed to free herself from the man and flee the area unharmed, said officers.

Police made the arrest after a number of witnesses came forward and gave information, they said.

“This incident would have been very frightening for the victim, who showed such bravery in freeing herself and fleeing the area," said Det Insp Daniela Hogan, who is leading the investigation.

People are being urged to come forward if they have any information.

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