Gosport kidnap arrests after two struck by car

Police said a reported kidnapping and crash on Village Road in Gosport were believed to be linked

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a car struck two pedestrians and another crashed into a shop.

A white Ford Focus hit a shop and a black BMW 1 Series hit a man and teenage girl in Village Road, Gosport, Hampshire, on Saturday at 23:00 GMT.

Before the crash it was reported a man was forced into a white vehicle, being pursued by a black car, in Ferrol Road.

Officers believe the reported kidnapping and crashes are linked.

Police said those in the Ford Focus, believed to be two teenage boys, got out of the car and ran in the direction of Western Way.

The pedestrians, a man in his 50s and a 16-year-old girl, who were struck by the BMW were both taken to hospital for treatment. Police said they were not in a life-threatening condition.

The three arrested men are all from Gosport:

• A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of kidnap and causing injury by careless/inconsiderate driving

• A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiring to kidnap and causing injury by dangerous driving

• A 54-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiring to kidnap, causing injury by dangerous driving and driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is appealing for witnesses to come forward, drivers to check their dashcam footage and residents to check CCTV or doorbell footage.

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