A 16-year-old student traveling from Bristol to London narrowly escaped after being targeted by a group of young men in the United Kingdom.

According to the Evening Standard, the suspects—Roberto French, 22; Hilal Mohamed, 22; and Abdisalam Mohamad, 21—allegedly abducted the teenager using threats and coercion. Fortunately, the girl managed to break free and contact authorities, preventing further harm.

In a related case, a man recently sentenced to prison for a serious offense involving a minor faced additional public scrutiny when fellow inmates recorded a disturbing “welcome” video just two days into his incarceration.

Authorities continue to investigate both incidents as they have sparked concern and attention online.

Karla Cortes