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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 a school uniform, was grabbed near Marston Ferry Road and Banbury Road in Oxford at 08:25 BST on Wednesday.The girl, who was wearing a school uniform, was grabbed near Marston Ferry Road and Banbury Road in Oxford at 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. She was driven away by two white 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.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".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".
At the scene - BBC reporter Kate GibsonAt the scene - BBC reporter Kate Gibson
I'm standing in the area where police say the abduction took place. It happened during rush hour in a busy part of the city.I'm standing in the area where police say the abduction took place. It happened during rush hour in a busy part of the city.
Police say people may have witnessed the abduction but not realised what was going on or just how serious the situation was.Police say people may have witnessed the abduction but not realised what was going on or just how serious the situation was.
I've seen police vans go past me so hopefully people will feel reassured by the number of police out this morning.I've seen police vans go past me so hopefully people will feel reassured by the number of police out this morning.
The girl is now being supported by specially-trained officers.The girl is now being supported by specially-trained officers.