Police in Cornwall are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old woman was grabbed and 'pulled towards' a van.

According to Devon and Cornwall Police an 18-year-old woman was walking along Eastern Green, Penzance, when a van stopped next to her between 6pm and 6:30pm.

A man is then alleged to have exited the vehicle and grabbed the woman's arm before attempting to pull her towards the van.

Police say they are keen to identify and speak to two people, a man and woman, who intervened during the incident and assisted the victim, as they may have vital information to assist in their investigations.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are appealing to identify two witnesses to an incident on Eastern Green near the junction with Chyandour Square in Penzance.

"It was reported that between 6pm and 6.30pm on Saturday 6 August, an 18-year-old woman was walking along Eastern Green when a van stopped next to her.

"A man exited the vehicle and grabbed the woman’s arm before attempting to pull her toward the van.

"Police are keen to identify and speak to a man and woman who intervened and assisted the victim, as they may have vital information to assist police.

"Enquiries remain ongoing in relation to this matter.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information, is asked to contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting CR/071017/22."