Police are hunting a tall, bald man after he attempted to abduct a girl in an alley yesterday.

The man approached the girl and grabbed her wrists while saying "come with me" in an alley between Beddington Park and Mellor Close in Wallington at around 5.45pm yesterday.

The girl managed to struggle free by slipping out of her hooded jacket and running away.

Police used dogs and a helicopter in the hunt for the suspect but he is still on the loose.

The man is white, bald, about 6ft 3in, aged about 30-years-old and of slim build. He spoke with a local accent.

Police are increasing patrols around the area and nearby schools in an effort to catch the man and reassure members of the public. 

If you saw what happened or have any other information you can contact Sutton CID on 020 8649 0747 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.