A MAN tried to grab a woman and tried to pull her into a car as she walked along a Yeovil street.

The incident happened on Sunday, July 9, at around 9.50pm.

The woman was making her way along Preston Road when she became aware of a silver Skoda SUV following her, Avon and Somerset Police said.

“The car pulled up alongside her and a man grabbed her arm and tried to pull her into the car,” a spokesperson added.

“Thankfully, the victim was able to get away. She sustained scratches on her arm following the incident but did not require hospital treatment.”

The offender is described as white, with dark features, in his mid to late 30s. He was wearing a black hat.

Officers would also like to speak to a man and woman who were walking a dog around Preston Park at the same time as the incident.

Anyone who saw anything, or has any information which could help the investigation, should call 101 and quote reference 5223166077.

They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.