Detectives arrest third man as they continue to investigate attack on an 87-year-old man

We have a third man in custody today awaiting questioning from our Major Incident Team after an investigation was launched following reports that an 87-year-old man was forced into a car, attacked, and thrown out on a dark road in West Yorkshire last month.

A man, aged 39, was arrested on suspicion of kidnap on September 22 2024 at an address in Blackpool. He remains in custody for questioning.

One man was previously arrested as part of this investigation and has since been bailed.

Shohad Miah (30/04/2000) from Royton has been charged with kidnap, grievous bodily harm, robbery and intentional strangulation.

These arrests are in relation to an incident that occurred at approximately 9pm on Sunday (15/09/2024) in the Lee Street area of Oldham.

The 87-year-old victim was reportedly walking home when he was dragged into a black car and blindfolded, while demands were made for his money and personal items.

He was attacked and eventually pushed out of the car in the Rishworth area of West Yorkshire. The man eventually got help after knocking on a door at around 10.40pm.

Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “We have now arrested three men in connection with this shocking incident and we continue to make good progress with our enquiries.

“We understand the concern from local residents and those further afield across Greater Manchester after hearing of what happened to the elderly man, we do believe it was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.

Specialist officers are supporting the victim whilst he recovers from this traumatic ordeal and we have an investigation team working hard behind the scenes to investigate fully and build a timeline of events leading up to this incident.

“We continue our appeal for information that may assist their enquiries and any information can be submitted through the major incident portal, linked here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP24S63-PO1 

“Information can be provided through our MIPP Portal, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 3165/150924.

“The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”