Woman chased along canal path by man who tried to grab her in broad daylight

Detectives have issued a CCTV appeal to the public to help identify a man they want to speak to following the worrying incident in Barrowford on Saturday, January 7.

The woman in her 30s was running along the canal towpath off Barrowford Road when she was approached by the man at around 11.25am.

Police say he attempted to chase after her and even tried to stop and grab her. Fortunately, a member of the public managed to help the woman and the man fled.

The woman was not harmed but was left shaken by the sinister encounter.

After reviewing CCTV in the area, police have now issued a public appeal and say they want to speak to the man pictured.

A police spokesman said: “Do you recognise this man? We want to speak to him as part of an investigation in Barrowford.

"Around 11.25am on January 7 a woman in her 30s was running on the canal path off Barrowford Road when she was approached by a man.

"The man chased the woman, attempting to stop her and grab her, before she got help from a member of the public.

"The man made off from the scene, with the woman unharmed.

"Following CCTV enquiries we want to speak to this man pictured, who we believe could assist our investigation.

"If this is you, or you know the man in the image, call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 0559 of January 7.”