A teenage schoolgirl was snatched from a busy street in Oxford before being sexually assaulted, police said.
The girl, dressed in her school uniform, was taken by two white men driving a silver car at around 8.25am on Wednesday morning from the area around Marston Ferry Road and Banbury Road in Summertown.
She was found knocking on doors nearly four hours later, more than a mile away on Cavendish Drive, Marston.
The girl is now being cared for by specialist police officers and Thames Valley Police (TVP) have urged parents to make sure their children walk to school in groups.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Steel of TVP major crime unit, said: "We are in the early stages of this investigation and we are carrying out extensive enquiries.
"But I would appreciate the public's help in relation to this very serious incident.
"This happened in what would have been a very busy area at this time of the day and I appeal to anybody who was in that area ... and saw an incident which matches the above report to call police immediately.
"It is possible you may have witnessed this incident and may not have realised the severity of the situation."
Local policing commander for Oxford, Superintendent Christian Bunt said: "The attack was a very concerning incident for all involved and I appreciate that it must be very concerning for the public.
"In light of this we are stepping up patrols in the area to provide reassurance and there will be a very visible police presence while the investigation continues.
"I would advise anyone worried about this incident to please speak to a neighbourhood officer or contact 101, or if you are worried about a child's safety please call 999.
"I would ask parents to consider the safety of their children and if they are walking to school make sure they try to keep in groups.
"I would also ask people to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious".
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police on 101 quoting URN 1631 28/09/16.
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