Tuebrook man 'abducted' and assaulted
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after the suspected abduction and assault of a man in Tuebrook on Wednesday night
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after the suspected abduction and assault of a man in Tuebrook on Wednesday night.
At around 8.30pm, a group of four to five men entered the rear patio door of a house on Montrose Road.
The victim in his 30s was then attacked suffering injuries to his leg and face.
They forced the victim into a Range Rover and drove off in the direction of Knoclaide Road.
Police patrols attended the location, supported by the National Police Air Support (NPAS) helicopter. At around 3am, following extensive enquiries, a man believed to have been the victim arrived at hospital stating that he had been assaulted and driven around before ending up near to Bootle Docks. He was treated for minor injuries.
The vehicle was later located in Church Walk, Bootle and has been recovered for further enquiries.
Detective Inspector Richie Jones said:
"This incident happened in the evening where pedestrians and drivers may have been passing by, and it would have been shocking to witness. I would urge anyone to come forward with information, whether directly to police or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
"Although it is early in the investigation, we are treating this as a targeted attack and I would like to reassure the community that we will act on any information you provide to bring those responsible to justice. Any details you may hold in relation to descriptions and the movements of the offenders may be vital to our investigation.
"I would specifically appeal to anyone who saw men acting suspiciously around 8pm in and around Montrose Road to contact us immediately, likewise if you saw a man being bundled into the vehicle afterwards."