A man jumped out of a car and tried to grab a woman in what police are treating as an attempted kidnap.

The 25-year-old woman was walking in Marsh Road, towards Crescent Road, in Oxford, at 11.15am yesterday, when a silver 4x4 car — possibly a Mercedes — pulled up alongside.

Dc Simon Hannam said: "A man, the passenger in the car, got out and grabbed hold of the woman, trying to get her to come with them.

"This happened at a time of day when there were plenty of people around. I hope that someone may have some information to help us with our inquiries."

The woman managed to flee.

The man is described as black and aged 25-35.

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505 505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.