Man charged over attempted kidnap of woman

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A woman was approached on Nab Lane in Shipley, police say

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A man has been charged with the attempted kidnap of a woman in West Yorkshire.

Officers said the alleged incident happened on Nab Lane, Shipley, at about 20:00 BST on Thursday.

Luke Stephenson, 34, was arrested on Friday and later charged with attempt to kidnap or false imprison a person with intent to commit a sexual offence.

Mr Stephenson, of Moorland Terrace, Skipton, is due to appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court on Monday.

West Yorkshire Police said officers would like to speak to a taxi driver who was in the area at the time and may have information.

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