DETECTIVES investigating an incident in Wincanton in which a girl was chased and forced into a car are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

A girl, believed to be aged in her mid-to-late teens and about 5ft 5ins tall, was seen being followed by a car near the junction of The Batch and Shadwell Lane at about 10.30pm on Tuesday (November 12).

The car's driver then left the vehicle and chased the girl along Shadwell Lane, before she was seen being forced into the car which was then driven off.

The man is described as white, aged in his early 20s, of medium build and slightly taller than the girl. He had light brown hair that fell below his ears.

The car is described as a dark-coloured, five-door hatchback and it is believed there were multiple people inside it at the time.

Neighbourhood Inspector Rose Green said: "This incident will understandably cause significant concern and a thorough investigation is already well underway to fully establish the circumstances and ensure the girl is safe.

"Officers have been carrying out enquiries in the area today, including reviewing CCTV footage, and we would encourage anyone who witnessed anything or who has any information to come forward."

Anybody with CCTV or dashcam footage, or any other information which could help the police investigation, are asked to call 101 and quote reference 5224298898.