Fears that a woman was bundled into a car against her will and driven away have sparked an investigation by concerned detectives.
Cheshire Police say officers are "keeping an open mind" about the incident, observed by a witness, on Enfield Park Road in Fearnhead, Warrington.
Detectives said at around 12.10am on Saturday, (December 5), a concerned member of the public reported being awoken after hearing shouting.
The caller stated they looked out of their window and witnessed a disagreement involving two men and a woman near to the entrance of Tweedsmuir Close.
Following the argument, one of the men and the woman got into a dark-coloured estate car, and drove off into Tweedsmuir Close; the second man followed the vehicle on foot.
The witness believed that the woman may have potentially been forced into the car.
A spokesman for the force said officers are keeping an open mind as to what happened.
The first man is described as white, approximately 25-years-old, around 5’ 10” tall with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark-coloured jumper.
The second man was also described as white, approximately 35-years-old, around 6’ tall, bald with broad shoulders and of stocky build. He was wearing a two-tone coloured top.
The woman was believed to be 30-35-year-old, white awith brown hair which was tied in a ponytail. She was wearing a light-coloured waterproof top.
Inquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and so far officers have been unable to identify any of those involved.
Detective Inspector Ian Robinson said: “Officers have conducted a number of enquiries including speaking to local residents and examining CCTV footage. Despite our efforts so far we have been unable to identify any of those involved.
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“To date we have not had any potential victims come forward, nor have we had any reports of any missing people.
“Inquiries in relation to the incident remain ongoing and I would ask anyone with any information which may aid our investigation to get in touch.
“The same goes for any nearby residents with CCTV footage which may assist our enquiries.”
Anyone with information or footage that may be relevant to the investigation should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 866380, give the details via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
