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UPDATE 7pm
Following yesterday's incident Detectives from Public Protection Branch have charged a 35-year-old man with kidnapping and false imprisonment.
He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court tomorrow 10th December 2022.
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A man has been arrested following reports a woman was forced into a car in Bessbrook yesterday afternoon. The 35 year old man was arrested by Detectives from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch.
It’s understood the 20 year old victim was pulled into the vehicle in the Carrick Vista area and driven away just before 4.15pm yesterday, Thursday 8 December.
The car and occupants were subsequently located by police in Camlough at around 6.25pm and the male driver, who is known to the victim, was arrested. He remains in custody at present.
Detective Sergeant Chris Fleming is asking anyone who witnessed what happened or who has information that could assist police enquiries to get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 1336 08/12/22.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
