Two more arrests in Hove kidnap investigation
Police are questioning three men in connection with last week's incident
Police investigating the kidnapping of a woman in Hove have arrested two further suspects, bringing the total to three.
The victim reported being forced into a car in the early hours of last Monday morning (August 5th) after she was asked for directions by a man at the junction of Selborne Road and Church Road.
The victim escaped from the vehicle a short distance later in First Avenue and managed to call for help.
On Sunday (August 11th) a 21-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of kidnap, theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle and making off without payment.
That same evening, two further men, a 21-year-old from Brighton and 29-year-old from Hove, were arrested on suspicion of kidnap, theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle and making off without payment.
All three men remained in custody as of Monday evening.
Superintendent Petra Lazar of Sussex Police said:
"We have arrested two further men in connection with this investigation.
"We are not seeking any further suspects at this time, though we are still encouraging those with information or any relevant CCTV footage of the incident that could assist this investigation to contact us. We would like to thank the community for their support."
Those with information can report it 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.