Second charge in kidnap and assault Brandon case
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A second man has been charged in connection after a report of a kidnap and assault of a man in Brandon.
Officers are also still keen to identify vehicle owners who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The alleged incident took place between 10am and 11am on Sunday 22 October.
A man attended an address in London Road to meet with another man, He got into this car with the man who then drove round the corner, where two other males, one wearing dark clothing and the other wearing a lighter-coloured top, got into the vehicle. He was then driven to an industrial estate where it is reported he was threatened and assaulted.
Police are appealing for help to identify the individuals connected with the incident.
Officers are also still keen to identify the owners of three vehicles that were seen in Norwood Road, Richmond Road and Wimbledon Avenue. It is believed the owners/drivers of these vehicles may be able to help officers with their enquiries. CCTV images of the vehicles in question have been included.
A 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and possession of a Class B, while a 62-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of kidnaping.
The 38-year-old man is bailed until 8 January 2024, while the 35-year-old woman was bailed to return to police on 24 January.
Shahid Mhamood, 62, of Arlington Way, Thetford, was subsequently charged with kidnapping, blackmail and possession of an offensive weapon. He appeared before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on 26 October and was subsequently remanded by the court to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on 23 November when he was released on bail.
On 24 November police arrested a 50 year old male and he was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning. Johnathan Horridge, aged 50 and of South Drive in Diss was charged with blackmail, kidnap and possession of offensive weapon.
He appeared at Ipswich Magistrates Court on 25 November and was remanded to appear before Ipswich Crown Court on 2 January 2024.
A 40 year old male was also arrested in Bury St Edmunds on 24 November and he was released on bail until 24 February 2024.
Witnesses or anyone with any information, or who saw anything suspicious at the time is asked to contact West Suffolk CID, quoting crime reference 37/62055/23, via:
Email – [email protected]
Website – Provide more information about an appeal | Suffolk Constabulary
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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9 November 2023
Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a report of a kidnap and assault of a man in Brandon. Officers are also looking to identify vehicle owners who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
The alleged incident took place between 10am and 11am on Sunday 22 October.
A man attended an address in London Road to meet with another man. He then got into a car with the man who then drove round the corner, where two other males, one wearing dark clothing and the other wearing a lighter-coloured top, got into the vehicle. He was then driven to an industrial estate where it is reported he was threatened and assaulted.
Police are appealing for help to identify the individuals connected with the incident.
Officers would also like to identify the owners of three vehicles that were seen in Norwood Road, Richmond Road and Wimbledon Avenue. It is believed the owners/drivers of these vehicles may be able to help officers with their enquiries. CCTV images of the vehicles in question have been included.
A 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and possession of a Class B drug, while a 62-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of kidnaping.
The 38-year-old man was bailed until 27 November, while the 35-year-old woman was bailed to return to police on 24 January.
Shahid Mhamood, 62, of Arlington Way, Thetford, was subsequently charged with kidnapping, blackmail and possession of an offensive weapon. He appeared before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on 26 October and was subsequently remanded by the court to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on 23 November.
Witnesses or anyone with any information, or who saw anything suspicious at the time is asked to contact West Suffolk CID, quoting crime reference 37/62055/23, via:
Email - [email protected]
Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update
Phone – Call 101
Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999