A 14-YEAR-OLD girl was grabbed by the arm and pulled towards a car by a man in Lower Gornal on Wednesday morning (March 20).

The girl was approached by a man in a black car, possibly a Seat, in Ellowes Road at around 9.20am.

The driver, a white man in his 30s, grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the car.

Police say the circumstances are unclear. The teenager had an expensive bag and officers are not ruling out robbery as a possible motive.

The investigation is ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and those with information regarding the suspect vehicle and driver to come forward.

Police Inspector Andy Pugh said: “We understand incidents like are a cause for concern.

"I’d like to assure the local community that we’re increasing patrols and liaising with local schools to make sure people feel safe.

“I’d ask children and parents alike to remain vigilant and aware of personal safety."

Call West Midlands Police on 101 with information.