Second arrest in connection with suspected kidnapping in Worcester

Police received reports at around 7.20pm on Tuesday evening (30 September) that a man appeared to have been forced into a white van

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 2nd Oct 2025

A second person has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in connection with an incident in Worcester.

Police said the man, aged 30, is currently in custody as enquiries continue.

A 45-year-old man, who was arrested earlier this week, has been released on bail.

Officers were called to Hazel Close at around 7.20pm on Tuesday evening (30 September) following reports that a man appeared to have been forced into a white van.

The 25-year-old victim managed to leave the van uninjured prior to it being seen by officers at a petrol station on Tolladine Road.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 432i of September 30, 2025.

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