29/08/2017

Witnesses Sought To Suspected Kidnapping In Coleraine

Police have issued an appeal for information into a suspected kidnapping in Coleraine on Sunday 27 August.

A man was allegedly forced into the boot of a car at about 10.30pm when a red Audi car pulled up alongside him on Brook Street.

It is understood that there was a number of people in the car, which is said to have sped off in the direction of Union Street.

Police have appealed for help in identifying the vehicle and those involved. Anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact police.

(MH)

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