Three people have been charged following reports of a kidnap in Oldham

Ali Shah (01/04/1999) of Frederick Street, Oldham, Sameer Choudhury (18/08/1997) of Lacrosse Avenue, Oldham and a 15-year-old boy from Oldham, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have all been charged with kidnap, assault, theft and two counts of false imprisonment. 

They have all been remanded to appear before Tameside Magistrates Court on Thursday 16 December 2021.

At around 11.35am on Sunday 12th December 2021, police were called to reports that a vulnerable man - aged in his 50's - had been kidnapped from Oswald Street in Shaw.

During the kidnap the victim was assaulted and later dropped off at a different location.

Officers from the Tactical vehicle unit were involved in a pursuit with a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident and a foot chase which resulted in two men being arrested. A third individual was arrested some time later.

Fortunately the victim did not suffer serious physical injuries and is being supported by specialist officers.