Man charged with kidnap of woman in Hove

The victim reported being forced into a car in the early hours of last Monday (August 5th)

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 15th Aug 2024

A man has been charged with kidnapping after a woman was forced into a car in Hove.

The victim was forced into the vehicle at the junction of Selborne Road and Church Road in the early hours of last Monday (August 5th) after she was asked for directions by a man.

She escaped from the vehicle a short distance later in First Avenue and managed to call for help.

21-year-old Cameron Boxall, of Carden Hill in Brighton is also charged with theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle, driving without a licence and no insurance, making off without payment and possession of cannabis.

He has been remanded in custody at appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 15th).

Two further local men aged 21 and 29 who were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and on suspicion of theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle and making off without payment have been released on conditional bail while enquires continue.

Superintendent Petra Lazar of Sussex Police said: “This has been a fast moving and complex investigation and we would like to thank the community for all their support.”

“We are still encouraging those with information or any relevant CCTV footage of the incident that could assist this investigation to contact us.”

Those with information can report online, or by calling 101 quoting Operation Grangeway.

Alternatively, they can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report online.

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