Woman in hospital following kidnapping in Hove
Police say she was forced into a car in the early hours of the morning
A woman has been taken to hospital following a reported kidnapping in Hove.
Sussex Police said the victim was walking on the corner of Selborne Road and Church Road at around 2am on Monday (August 5th) when the driver of a dark-coloured Mini car parked there asked her for directions.
He then got out of the car, grabbed her and pulled her into the vehicle.
She managed to escape from the vehicle after a short distance, which then made off.
The victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers.
Police have described the suspect as wearing a black tracksuit, a black baseball cap and a black balaclava.
Superintendent Petra Lazar said:
"This is a fast moving investigation and every effort is being made to trace the vehicle and the suspect.
"We are appealing for information from any witnesses or from any residents or businesses in the area who have CCTV footage or ring doorbell footage of the incident.
"We are aware that the community will be alarmed and concerned about this incident and we have an increased police patrols and presence in the area. Anyone with concerns or any information can speak to those officers."
Anyone with information which can help our investigation should report online or ring 101 quoting Operation Grangeway.