Officers investigating an attempted kidnap in Andover have arrested a man.
Police were called at 5.32pm on Monday (2 March) to a report that a woman in her 50s had been struck by a large white van and grabbed by the driver on Micheldever Road.
She was then pulled towards the back of the vehicle but managed to fend off the man and run away. The woman phoned police and was taken to hospital to receive treatment for injuries to her knee, wrist and nose. She has since been discharged from hospital.
Police say they are taking this report extremely seriously and are working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what happened.
The man has been described as white, aged in his 20s or 30s, with a slim build and dark hair. He was wearing a green fleece.
Following police enquiries, a 28-year-old man from Newquay has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap. He remains in custody at this time.
Police would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, particularly at around 5.30pm on Monday 2 March. Did you witness the collision, or did you see a white van or man matching the description above?
Additionally, if you have any footage, including mobile phone, dashcam, doorbell camera or any other CCTV, which may assist in the investigation, please contact police.
Detective Chief Inspector Dal Andrews, from Northern CID, said:
“The woman and her family are being fully supported by officers as we continue our investigation into this incident.
“I appreciate the understandable concern that an incident such as this will cause within the local community, but I would like to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to find out what has taken place.
“Local officers are in the area, carrying out house-to-house enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage. To help with our investigation, we would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to police. If you have any information, please get in touch with us.
“We will also be carrying extra patrols in the area, so please speak to a uniformed officer if you have any further information, concerns or questions.”
If you do have any information which may assist us in our investigation, please contact 101 and quote incident number 44260102737.
You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.
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