26/04/2022

Man Charged With Kidnap And Threats To Kill

A 36-year-old man has been charged with threats to kill, kidnap, common assault and aggravated burglary in connection with an incident in Newcastle, County Antrim.

According to reports, a man, aged in his 40s, was allegedly kidnapped, doused in fuel and told he would be set on fire in an incident in the King Street area of Newcastle on Sunday 24 April.

The man charged in connection with the incident will appear before Newry Magistrates Court on 23 May.

Another man, aged 31, arrested in connection with the incident has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.


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