Arrests made after man is assaulted and kidnapped in Doncaster village

Police have made a number of arrests after a man was assaulted and kidnapped in a Doncaster village.
By Darren Burke
Published 26th Jul 2023, 15:56 BST
Updated 26th Jul 2023, 15:56 BST
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Several streets in Stainforth have been sealed off throughout much of today as police probe the incident which took place yesterday.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “At around 5.08pm, a member of the public called police to report that a man had been assaulted and forced into a vehicle on Emerson Avenue, which then left the scene.

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“Two men, aged 49 and 19, have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap. They remain in police custody at this time.

Police sealed off large parts of Stainforth following reports of a kidnapping. (Photo: Howard Roe).Police sealed off large parts of Stainforth following reports of a kidnapping. (Photo: Howard Roe).
Police sealed off large parts of Stainforth following reports of a kidnapping. (Photo: Howard Roe).

"A 49 year old woman and a 15 year old girl were also arrested on suspicion of kidnap but have since been released from custody.”

The victim has been located safe and well.

The area around Stanley Road and Emerson Avenue was sealed off by police yesterday, with a heavy police presence at the scene throughout this morning.

Related topics:DoncasterSouth Yorkshire PoliceStainforth