Appeal for information following reports of suspicious activity in Hartford

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following reports of a suspicious incident in Hartford.

At around 8.30pm on Sunday 7 December, a dark coloured SUV type vehicle stopped on Chester Road, opposite Willows Veterinary Centre.

A woman then attempted exit the vehicle by the passenger door. As she was doing so, a man also got out of the vehicle and pushed the woman back into the car.

The man shouted to witnesses that the woman was drunk.

He was described as Asian, around 5’ 7” tall, and of a slim build. He had dark hair, a goatee beard and was wearing a white t-shirt.

Following the incident the man got back into the car and drove off on Chester Road, towards Northwich.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and officers are urging anyone with any information to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Paul Cullen, of Western CID, said:

“Enquiries in relation to this incident are ongoing and we’re doing all we can to establish exactly what took place.

“At this stage we have been unable to trace the occupants of the vehicle and as part of our ongoing enquiries we’re keen to hear from anyone with any information.

“We’re also asking residents on Chester Road, Beach Road, and Moss Lane to check their CCTV and video doorbells to see if they have any footage which may aid our investigation.

“The same goes for anyone who was driving in the area between 8pm and 9pm and may have captured footage of the vehicle involved.

“I would also like to appeal directly to the occupants of the vehicle to get in touch directly so we can clarify what took place and confirm that you are all safe and well.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML-2229016.

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Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on:

0800 555 111