The teen, 13, was making her way between Freedom Avenue and Burroughes Avenue in Yeovil. Picture: Google

School and parents informed after girl, 13, “grabbed” in Yeovil lane

Paul JonesOctober 2, 20250 Comment0

A TEENAGE girl was grabbed and pulled as she made her way down a lane in Yeovil.

Police are appealing for information after reports an adult grabbed the 13-year-old as she walked through a lane between Freedom Avenue and Burroughes Avenue at around 8am on Wednesday (October 1).

“The victim, who was able to push the suspect away, did not get a description of the suspect but believes it was a man, and did the right thing by running to a place of safety,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

Yeovil neighbourhood inspector, Roseanna Green, said: “This victim is understandably upset by this incident, but officers are supporting her and her family, who is being offered additional support by other services, including her school.

“School leaders have informed children and their parents of the incident, and we would ask people with any concerns or information about this incident to speak to police.

“The incident is now under investigation and house-to-house and CCTV enquiries have been carried out.

“We would urge anybody who lives in the area to check their CCTV for anything suspicious at the time of the incident, or in the moments before or afterwards.”

Anyone with information, mobile phone, dashcam or doorbell footage, should contact police on 101, quoting reference 5225275171.