Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a woman reported being dragged into a vehicle in Middlesbrough.

The incident happened near Boro Pizzas on Linthorpe Road near Boro Pizzas at around 6.45pm.

Following a verbal altercation involving a man and a woman a woman in her 20s reported being dragged into a van by a man known to her.

The vehicle was later stopped by police on Park Road North.

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A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody at this time.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police added: “Enquiries are ongoing and officers would like to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact Detective Constable Gilpin on 101, quoting incident number 148596.

“Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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