Man due in court after being charged with kidnap and robbery in Taunton

A man is due to appear in court following an incident in South Road, Taunton involving a 16-year-old girl on the night of Friday 18 March.

Lee Shiers, of Horsey Lane in Bridgwater, has been charged with kidnap, assault causing actual bodily harm, robbery and committing a criminal offence with intent to commit a sexual offence.

The 35-year-old has been remanded ahead of appearing at Taunton Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 23 March).

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