A 12-year-old boy, waiting at a bus stop in Elm Grove, was reportedly asked by two male strangers to get into their car yesterday afternoon (October 22).
A police investigation has now begun into the incident which is believed to have taken place at around 3.10pm.
Officers said the victim was offered "a lift home", but two members of the public intervened before the suspects drove their white car away.
Nobody was harmed, according to police.
A description of two suspects has been given by officers:
Suspect one is described as a white man, in his 40s or 50s, with a Scottish accent.
The second suspect is a white man, of a large build, with a ponytail and was wearing a facemask with a monkey design on it.
Detective Superintendent Mike Ashcroft said:
"We are pursuing several lines of enquiry as we work to establish the full circumstances.
"We are appealing directly to the two individuals who stepped in to help to come forward and speak to the officers investigating the circumstances of this incident.
"We are also appealing to any other witnesses in the area who may have seen what happened.
"Be assured that incidents such as these are extremely rare and we would urge anyone in this situation to walk away or call for help and dial 999 immediately."
Anyone with information is asked to report online or call 101, quoting 894 of 22/10.
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