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Girl abducted walking to school in Oxford | Girl abducted walking to school in Oxford |
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A teenage girl walking to school was abducted by two men and subjected to a serious sexual assault. | A teenage girl walking to school was abducted by two men and subjected to a serious sexual assault. |
The girl, who was wearing her school uniform, was grabbed off the street near Marston Ferry Road and Banbury Road at about 08:25 BST on Wednesday. | |
She was driven away by two men in a silver car and found more than three hours later about a mile away, knocking on doors and seeking help. | |
Police warned children walking to school to stay in groups. | Police warned children walking to school to stay in groups. |
Supt Christian Bunt, of Thames Valley Police, said: "I would ask parents to consider the safety of their children and if they are walking to school make sure they try to keep in groups. | |
"I would also ask people to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious." | "I would also ask people to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious." |
'Very busy area' | 'Very busy area' |
The girl was found at midday by officers on Cavendish Drive after she knocked on doors in the area. | The girl was found at midday by officers on Cavendish Drive after she knocked on doors in the area. |
Det Ch Insp Simon Steel, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would appreciate the public's help in relation to this very serious incident. | Det Ch Insp Simon Steel, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would appreciate the public's help in relation to this very serious incident. |
"This happened in what would have been a very busy area at this time of the day and I appeal to anybody who was in that area... to call police immediately. | "This happened in what would have been a very busy area at this time of the day and I appeal to anybody who was in that area... to call police immediately. |
"It is possible you may have witnessed this incident and may not have realised the severity of the situation." | "It is possible you may have witnessed this incident and may not have realised the severity of the situation." |
Police said they are "stepping up patrols in the area to provide reassurance and there will be a very visible police presence whilst the investigation continues". |