Police investigate men stopping cars on narrow Halifax street

Halifax police are investigating reports of three men stopping cars in a suspicious way.
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Incidents have been reported to have happened yesterday at 5pm and Thursday around the same time on Old Lane, to the rear of Dean Clough.

One eyewitness said the men were seen trying to open the door of a woman's car, where they attempted to drag her out.

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Eyewitness Odina Sykes said: "Three males were signalling for people to stop, and obstructing the road by standing in it.

Old Lane, in HalifaxOld Lane, in Halifax
Old Lane, in Halifax

"They seemed to be targeting female drivers, please advise any personnel you have working on site to avoid using this route if at all possible.

"One of the ladies was lucky and didn’t stop, but another lady wasn’t so lucky, as she stopped the males tried to open her door and tried to drag her out of the car, luckily she got away unhurt, but understandably is left shaken."

A police spokesman said: "Police have taken a third party report of suspicious behaviour on Old Lane Halifax involving three men trying to stop cars at around teatime on April 17 (yesterday)."

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The matter is under investigation by Halifax CID and anyone who saw what happened or has information is asked to contact Halifax CID on 101 or make a report online at: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechatAlternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.