New arrest after man, 87, bundled into car, attacked and dumped 15 miles away

A second man has been arrested has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after an 87-year-old man was bundled into a car and thrown out 15 miles away.

The elderly victim was reportedly dragged into a black car while walking home from Oldham Central Mosque last Sunday evening (September 15). As he turned onto Lee Street from Manchester Street, it is believed that the vehicle pulled up next to him before two men got out and forced him inside.

The pensioner was then blindfolded, threatened and had his clothes ripped by the offenders, who demanded money and his phone, police said.

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Officers say the man was attacked while being driven to West Yorkshire between 9pm and 9.30pm, suffering serious injuries as a result. He was eventually pushed out of the car on a dark road, believed to be near to the Turnpike pub in Rishworth.

He eventually found help at an address on Oldham Road, in Rishworth, at around 10.40pm. Police say it "could have taken him up to an hour to get to the house".

On Thursday, police arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of kidnap. In an update today, (Sunday), Greater Manchester Police said the man had since been released on bail pending further investigations.

A second man, aged 24, was arrested at an address in Royton this morning on suspicion of the same offence. He remains in custody for questioning.

Detectives have described the shocking incident as an "isolated" one and are continuing to appeal for information about what happened.

Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “We have arrested two men in connection with this shocking incident and our investigation team is making good progress in gathering evidence to establish the full circumstances.

“Whilst incidents of this nature can cause alarm in the community, we do believe it was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public. Specialist officers are continuing to support the victim and detectives are working around the clock determined to bring offenders to justice.

“We are continuing to appeal to the public for information, dashcam or doorbell footage that could help us solve this crime and help hold all those responsible accountable.

“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.”

Information can be submitted through GMP's major incident portal, which can be found here.