A WOMAN had a screwdriver held to her neck and was made to walk down the road in Brighouse.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident at a cash machine outside a convenience store in Smith House Avenue.
A man approached the victim, aged 42, and made her walk a short distance down the road with him. She managed to flag down a passing motorist and the man ran off in the direction of Whinney Hill Park.
The suspect is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall, aged between 20 and 40, of medium build, with short, dark hair. He spoke with a local accent. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Monday, August 7.
Detective Sergeant Nick Speed, of Calderdale CID, said: “At this time, the man’s motives are unclear but this is clearly a concerning turn of events.”
Anyone with any further details can call Calderdale CID on 101 quoting 13170361763, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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