Rotherham attempted abduction: Man hunted after boy, 10, 'grabbed'

A boy was "grabbed" and dragged towards a car in an alleged attempted abduction in Rotherham.

The 10-year-old reported he was followed home after walking to a shop on Browning Road, Herringthorpe, at about 19:00 GMT on Thursday.

The boy said a white man, wearing a face covering and gloves, tried to grab and drag him towards a red Toyota.

South Yorkshire Police said the report was "concerning" and appealed for witnesses to come forward.

The suspect is described as wearing a snood or a balaclava and asked the boy where he was going before trying to grab him.

Investigating officer Rachel Scott said: "This is a really concerning report from a young child and we are doing everything we can to trace the man and vehicle involved.

"We have officers in the area making inquiries, but I encourage anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious to get in touch."

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