Man charged in connection with reported kidnap and assault of a man in Brandon
A second man has been charged in connection with reported 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, October 22.
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 are pictured above.)
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 is bailed until January 8, 2024, while the 35-year-old woman was bailed to return to police on January 24, 2024.
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 October 26 and was subsequently remanded by the court to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on November 23 when he was released on bail.
On November 24 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 November 25 and was remanded to appear before Ipswich Crown Court on January 2, 2024.
A 40-year-old male was also arrested in Bury St Edmunds on November 24 and he was released on bail until February 24, 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 – rebecca.mchugh1@suffolk.police.uk
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