Man kidnapped and assaulted in Middlesbrough
A 28-year-old man was sat in his vehicle on Longford Street at approximately 1am on Saturday 17 May when he was approached by two men.
Following a short conversation, a black Mercedes pulls up beside the victim’s car.
A man gets out of the vehicle and approaches the victim before forcefully removing him from the car and assaulting him. He is placed in the back of the Mercedes.
The car drives off and stops a short time later around the Riverside Stadium area and the victim is thrown out of the car.
He sustained injuries to his face and was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.
Detective Constable Yasmeen Hussain, from Middlesbrough CID, said: “We have numerous enquiries ongoing to identify the men involved in the alleged kidnap and assault and as part of that I am appealing for information, CCTV or dash cam footage that could assist the investigation.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw, or has footage, of a blue BMW that drove up and down Longford Street prior to the man being forced into the black car.
“If you have information, please call Cleveland Police on 101 or visit the force’s website quoting reference number 088226.”
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.