A 12-YEAR-OLD girl screamed in terror as she was grabbed by a man who tried to abduct her in Leigh.

The youngster was playing on her scooter with friends in Chaddock Lane, Astley, when she strayed onto a dirt track behind the Mosley Common housing estate.

As she passed a gate near to the entrance of Holy Family Church she was grabbed from behind by a man. The girl screamed and managing to struggle free. She was unhurt.

The incident happened at 7pm on Tuesday. The man is described as white, stocky, about 5ft 8in tall, wearing a white T-shirt under a yellow bubble jacket with a black motif.

Anyone with information should contact Leigh police on 0161 856 7254, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.