A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to abduct a 13-year-old girl in a park.

She was walking through Westleigh Park in Leigh shortly before 9am on Sunday when she was grabbed by a man who approached her from behind.

The girl fought back and managed to get away from the man and run home to alert police.

On Wednesday Greater Manchester Police released an e-fit of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the crime.

The 25-year-old man they arrested on Friday has since been released on bail pending further investigations.

Detective sergeant Neil Lawless, of GMP’s Wigan borough division, said: “This young girl showed incredible bravery in fighting off the man and running away to safety.“

"We had a great response from the public after releasing the e-fit of a man we wanted to speak to and have since been able to get a man in custody. 

“Our enquiries will still continue but I want to thank those who came forward with information and helped us progress with the investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 7225. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.