A boy was subjected to a terrifying abduction attempt as he walked down an alleyway in Crawley.
The 11-year-old was grabbed by a man in a pathway connecting Upper Shoreham Road and Rosemary Drive, Shoreham.
The boy managed to escape from the man's grip by shouting out and kicking him.
The man was 6ft, thin to medium build, with dark-brown hair and eyes, clean shaven and with a spotty complexion.
He was wearing a grey hooded Nike top, dark baggy trousers, Adidas trainers and fingerless black gloves.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.
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