Man arrested after suspected kidnapping in Worcester
Police received reports that a man appeared to have been forced into a white van.
Last updated 1st Oct 2025
A 45-year-old man's been arrested following a suspected kidnapping in Worcester.
Police were called to Hazel Close on Tuesday night (30th September) following reports that a man appeared to have been forced into a white van.
The vehicle was spotted at a nearby petrol station on Tolladine Road.
A 25-year-old man, who is thought to be the victim, was found uninjured after managing to leave the van.
A West Mercia police spokesperson said, "At around 7.18pm officers were called to Hazel Close following reports that a man appeared to have been forced into a white van.
"Officers attended the scene, and quickly located the van at a petrol station nearby on Tolladine Road.
"A 25-year-old man, believed to be the victim, was located uninjured and is being looked after by specially trained officers.
"A 45-year-old man from Birmingham, was located near the petrol station and arrested on suspicion of kidnapping.
"Officers believe a number of suspects remain outstanding and are working to locate them."
West Mercia Police are reassuring the public that there is no wider risk.
Chief Inspector Dan Pilkington said: “I would like to offer reassurance to our community that following initial enquiries, it is believed the victim and suspects are known to each other and there is no wider risk to members of the public."
Anyone with information is being urged to contact police quoting incident number 432i of September 30, 2025.