Man charged with kidnap after York woman found inside vehicle in Leeds

A man is due in court on kidnapping charges after a woman was found inside a vehicle in Leeds.

In the early hours of Thursday, August 26, North Yorkshire Police received a report of a disturbance in the Tang Hall area of York.

Officers then launched a search for a woman who was later found inside a vehicle in Leeds.

The woman is now safe.

A man has been charged with kidnap after a woman was found inside a vehicle in Leeds.placeholder image
A man has been charged with kidnap after a woman was found inside a vehicle in Leeds.

A 31-year-old man was arrested.

He has been charged with kidnap and two motoring offences.

He is due to appear at York Magistrates’ court today (August 27)

The investigation is continuing.

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