Man arrested on suspicion of kidnap in Hove
A woman reported being pulled into a car last week
Police investigating an attempt to kidnap a woman in Hove have arrested a 21-year-old man from Brighton.
A man reportedly asked the victim for directions at the junction of Selborne Road and Church Road at around 2am last Monday (August 5th) before pulling her into his car.
He drove off south for a short distance along First Avenue, where the woman was able to escape from the vehicle and call for help.
The vehicle suspected of being involved in the kidnap was seized later that evening.
Officers arrested a 21-year-old man at a Brighton address in the early hours of Sunday (August 11th) on suspicion of kidnap, theft of a vehicle and making off without payment.
Superintendent Petra Lazar of Sussex Police said:
"It is understandable that this investigation has raised significant concerns within the local community, and we want to provide reassurance that a dedicated team has been working tirelessly to conduct thorough enquiries, which have now resulted in the arrest of a suspect.
"We would like to thank those who have already come forward and made a report to police with information, and we urge others to do the same.
"Any piece of information, big or small, could prove crucial to the ongoing investigation."
Those with information can contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Grangeway.
Alternatively they can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.