UPDATE: Police release e-fit following attempted abduction of schoolboys

E-fit of a man police are looking for in connection with an attempted abduction in Mirfield.

The incident took place on Friday March 27 in Priory Way, Mirfield at around 3.30pm when the the boys, who were aged nine and 10, were walking down a ginnel which connects Nab Lane to Priory Way. They were approached by a man who took hold of one of their arms.

Fortunately, the boy was able to pull himself free and the man was last seen leaving the ginnel and moving onto Nab Lane.

The suspect is described as white, around 40 years old, average build with a rounded face. He was believed to be wearing a black padded, shiny coat, jeans and trainers. He was thought to be bald or had his head shaved.

Detective Inspector Stef Wiseman, from Kirklees District CID, said: “Incidents like this obviously cause concern and we have increased the neighbourhood police presence in the area to reassure residents.

“I want to hear from local people who may have been in the area at the time and seen anyone recognising the description, particularly anyone who was on Nab Lane between 4.30 and 5pm last night.

“Establishing who this man is an absolute priority and I would encourage local people to help us by reporting any similar incidents or any suspicions around the behaviour of anyone in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kirklees District CID via: 101 and quoting crime reference number: 13150123154.