Detectives are questioning a man this morning in connection with the attempted kidnap of a woman in Norwich.

 

It follows an incident yesterday (Sunday 8 October 2017) on Marriott’s Way on a section of footpath adjacent to Baker Street which happened between 5pm and 5.15pm.

 

The victim, aged in her 20s, was walking towards the city centre near Halfords, when she was approached from behind and grabbed.

 

Following a short struggle the victim managed to escape while the suspect fled the scene running towards Drayton.

 

As a result of enquiries, a man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident at an address in Norwich shortly after 6pm.

 

The man remains in custody at Wymondham Police Investigation Centre where he will be questioned. The area where the incident happened has been sealed off while enquiries continued.