Man tries to abduct teenage girl in Edinburgh Published duration 21 September 2011

A man who attempted to abduct a teenage girl in Edinburgh is being sought by police.

The 17-year-old was approached by a hooded man wearing goggles in the Pillars area of Gilmerton at about 20:30 on Monday.

He grabbed her and tried to drag her into a secluded area beside Morrisons supermarket but she managed to escape and raise the alarm.

He is described as white, in his 40s, 5ft 10ins tall with a stocky build.

He was wearing a black hooded top with goggles sewn into the hood, black trousers and one black woolly glove on his left hand. He spoke with a gruff local accent.

A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "The young woman was terrified by this ordeal and was understandably shaken and distressed as a result.

"Fortunately she was able to flee her attacker and did not suffer any injuries.