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16/06/2016
Investigation Launched Following Alleged Kidnapping In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a 32-year-old man was allegedly kidnapped in west Belfast on Sunday, 12 June.
The incident is believed to have happened in Mount Eagles at around 6pm.
The victim was approached by a masked man and told to enter a grey van where a second man was waiting.
He was attacked inside the van in the Ardoyne area and the suspects demanded money and threatened to kill him if he did not comply.
Detective Inspector Snoddy said: "Understandably the victim has been left extremely frightened and shaken by this ordeal and we are appealing for the public's help in identifying those involved. Anyone who was in the Mount Eagles and Ardoyne areas on Sunday evening and who noticed a grey van or anyone suspicious is asked to contact Reactive and Organised Crime detectives at Musgrave police station on 101, quoting reference 722 14/06/16."
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The incident is believed to have happened in Mount Eagles at around 6pm.
The victim was approached by a masked man and told to enter a grey van where a second man was waiting.
He was attacked inside the van in the Ardoyne area and the suspects demanded money and threatened to kill him if he did not comply.
Detective Inspector Snoddy said: "Understandably the victim has been left extremely frightened and shaken by this ordeal and we are appealing for the public's help in identifying those involved. Anyone who was in the Mount Eagles and Ardoyne areas on Sunday evening and who noticed a grey van or anyone suspicious is asked to contact Reactive and Organised Crime detectives at Musgrave police station on 101, quoting reference 722 14/06/16."
(CD)
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