12/01/2009

Appeal To Trace Man Involved In 'Violent' Kidnap

Met Police are attempting to trace a man in connection with a violent kidnap last July.

Police want to speak to Terry Skinner, aged 24, who is also known as Henry James Cooper, after a kidnapped man was rescued by police at a cannabis factory in Edgware.

The kidnap was a violent and premeditated crime where kidnappers requested a large sum of money and seriously injured their victim.

It is believed that Terry Skinner is in the east London area and anyone with information should contact DC Jason Niblett on 0207 230 8933 or alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The public are advised not to approach Skinner but to contact police on 999 or one of the numbers above if they come across him.

Detective Constable Jason Niblett from the Kidnap and Specialist Investigation Team said: "This kidnap was particularly violent and the victim suffered a terrifying ordeal. I would urge anyone who may have seen Terry Skinner or who has any other information to contact us."

(JM/BMcC)

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