Teenage Rider Attacked In Epping Forest

First posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 By Paul

It seems like a long time ago now but 8 years ago there was a string of attempted attacks in Epping Forest and now it seems like there has been another. Police in Chingford are investigating claims that a teenager was attacked while riding out in Epping Forest.

The girl was yanked from her horse by a man as she rode close to the corner of Bury Road and Hornbeam Lane in Chingford at 5.15pm. Lucky for the teenager, she was saved by her horse which reared up and then kicked the man with both hind legs, knocking him to the ground.

The teenager was then able to ride to her stables and call the police.

The man is described as a white male, possibly eastern European, with short brown hair and in his late twenties or early thirties. He was wearing a white T-shirt and jeans and was taller than 6ft and of muscular build. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 0300 333 4444 and the forest keepers on 020 8532 1010.

I guess for the time being it is advisable that teenagers (and even women) ride out with a partner and keep everyone in the loop about where you are planning on to ride.

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