Two 15-year-old girls narrowly escaped being abducted in Oxford on December 2, police have revealed.

A man tried to drag the two into a red car as they walked home from school along Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, at about 3.15pm.

The girls managed to escape and were not injured, but were left shocked and upset.

A 33-year-old man from Oxford was later arrested and released on police bail until December 10.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the incident.

Anyone with information should call Dc Kevin Parsons at Oxford CID, on 01865 266131, the Oxford Crimedesk on 01865 266333, or the confidential Crimestoppers hotline on 0800 555111.