Investigation launched after kidnapping in Steventon and Drayton
The victim suffered two broken ribs.
Last updated 29th May 2025
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an assault and kidnapping in Steventon and Drayton.
At around 10.15pm on Tuesday 20 May, three men assaulted a man in his forties on Castle Street, Steventon. The men then forced the victim into a grey/silver convertible BMW being driven by a woman.
The men then forced the victim out of the vehicle in Drayton and assaulted him again before driving off.
The victim suffered two broken ribs, a hairline fracture to his left jaw and minor injuries to his hands and face. An old break in his arm was also reopened. He required hospital treatment but has since been discharged.
Detective Sergeant Isaac Van Den Eshof said: “I understand this incident may cause some concern but we believe it was a targeted incident and the people involved know each other so there is no threat to the wider public.
“We are seeking the assistance of the public for any information which they may have relating to the men assaulting the victim and/or the BMW involved between Steventon and Drayton between 10pm on Tuesday 20 May and midnight the next day.
“Additionally, if you have any footage of the area at the time, I’d ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.
“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43250248915.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
“We appreciate it has been nine days since the incident but we believe there are people in the community who saw what happened or have information about it who are yet to speak to police.”