Two teen boys, 15 & 17, arrested after girl ‘forced into car’ near Tesco in horrifying ordeal

TWO teenagers have been arrested after a teen girl was reportedly abducted near a Tesco in a horrifying 40-minute ordeal. A 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy have detained on suspicion of false imprisonment after a teen girl was “forced into a car” in Church Langley, Essex. The girl was allegedly driven to Epping after she was bundled into the vehicle around 6.50pm on Monday, where she managed to escape and flag help at around 7.30pm. Essex Police have since launched a probe and are appealing for any witnesses to the incident which started in Minton Lane car park, Church Langley. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The alleged victim managed to get out of the car in Buckingham Road at the junction with Lower Swaines, Epping. Two teen boys aged 15 and 17 were arrested today and have since been released on bail as police continue enquiries. Cops confirmed the teenage girl is back with her family and being supported by specialist officers. Detective Sergeant Paul Marks said: “We understand this incident has caused concern in the community and I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward with information so far. “Based on our enquiries to date, we do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the wider public. “The victim continues to be supported by specialist officers while our investigation continues.” Most read in The Sun Anyone with information is urged to contact Essex Police quoting incident 1362 of 3 August. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.