Kidnappers doused a person in gasoline and threatened to mild him on fireplace in a requirement for cash, police in Northern Eire stated.
Two males have been arrested in reference to the kidnap of the person in his 40s following the incident in County Down on Sunday.
The sufferer was taken by two males from King Road, within the resort city of Newcastle, 10 miles away to Oldtown Street automobile park within the seaside village Annalong, after 9pm.
Police Service Northern Eire Detective Inspector Johnston stated: “The suspects demanded cash earlier than dousing him in gasoline and threatened to set him alight.
“Whereas the person was bodily unhurt and no cash was given, he’s understandably very shaken.”
“Two males, aged 36 and 31, have been arrested and stay in police custody at the moment,” he added.
Police are additionally investigating a separate incident that additionally occurred on King Road the identical evening.
Shortly after 9.30pm on Sunday, police obtained a report {that a} man, in his 70s, had been assaulted in an tried housebreaking.
The suspect had tried to pressure entry into his dwelling, however the attacker fled the scene after he didn’t make it contained in the property.
Mr Johnston requested anybody with related data to contact police.
He stated: “As we proceed with our enquiries to find out what occurred, I’m interesting to anybody with details about this incident to get in contact with us.
“Specifically, we wish to hear from anybody who was within the King Road or Oldtown Street areas after 9pm and seen something out of the extraordinary, together with any people appearing in a suspicious method.”
Anybody with data is requested to contact police by calling 101 and quoting reference quantity 1754 24/04/22.
A report may also be made on-line right here. Crimestoppers may be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line right here.
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