Two men arrested on suspicion of kidnap in Shrewsbury
A number of altercations were reported to police on Monday night (9th March)
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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap following a number of altercations in Shrewsbury.
Officers received reports of a collision in the car park of the Co-op on Mount Pleasant Road at around 9pm on Monday night (9th March).
A blue Mazda CX5 reportedly drove into a parked car before the driver and passenger became aggressive towards the woman inside the parked vehicle.
The suspects were also believed to have been involved in another altercation outside the Steam Wagon Pub just before the collision.
Later that night, a man in his 20s was found in a distressed state in Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury.
The involved Mazda was stopped in Wem shortly after.
Two men, aged 35 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of kidnap and remain in police custody.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses.
“I want to reassure the public that we believe all those involved are known to each other."
Detective Inspector Tim Atherton said:
“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed any part of these incidents, whether outside the Station Wagon Pub or in the Co-op car park. Your information could be vital in helping us fully understand what happened.
“We are especially keen to speak to anyone who may have seen, or captured, the blue Mazda on dashcam or CCTV between 9pm and 9.30pm driving in the area or along the A528 between Shrewsbury and Wem.
“I want to reassure the public that we believe all those involved are known to each other.
"Two men are currently in custody as our enquiries continue, and officers will remain in the area over the coming days to provide reassurance.”
Anyone with any information is being asked to email [email protected] quoting incident number 476i of 10 March, 2026.