Bradford man jailed after kidnap and blackmail of teenager
The 14 year old was bundled into a car outside a takeaway earlier this year
A Bradford man has been jailed after pleading guilty to the abduction and blackmail of a 14 year old boy.
22 year Mohammed Khubaib, of Florence Street, admitted to his role in an incident earlier this year in which the teenager was bundled into a car before demands were made to his relatives for money.
The car was driven away from the scene and contained several other supsected.
The victim's mother paid £900 to the suspect to secure the release of her son.
Today, at Bradford Crown Court, Khubaib was handed a four year prison sentence after admitting to abduction and blackmail.
Detective Constable Paul Maxwell, of West Yorkshire Police, said:
“We welcome the sentence which has been passed down to Khubaib today at court. He pleaded guilty to both counts he was charged with in May.
“The victim, a young teenager, was vulnerable to criminal exploitation and Khubaib tried to exploit him for money.
"This was an incredibly distressing incident for both the victim and the victim’s mother, but thankfully both were not injured during the incident and have been given help and support by the police and partner agencies.
“We would encourage anyone who is concerned about any young people to contact the police via 101 and they will be listened to and supported by specialist officers in our Safeguarding Units.”