A MAN tried to get an 11-year-old school boy to get into his car in Altrincham.

The incident happened at around 5pm on Wednesday, May 20 in Urban Road.

The boy was walking home from school when a black car stopped and a man told him to get in.

The boy ran away and the police were alerted a short time later.

Detective Inspector John Stainton said: “We believe there were three people in the car – two women, one of whom was driving, and a man and all were believed to be in their early 20s.

“I would ask anyone who may have been approached in similar circumstances or saw the car stop on Urban Road, to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Altrincham police station on 0161 856 7530 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.