Man arrested by police investigating report of kidnapping incident

The arrest follows reports that two men were ordered into a white Citroen Berlingo van and driven away around 8pm.

Police had issued an appeal of information, saying the van is believed to have travelled to Black Mountain, where one of the men was said to have been assaulted before the van travelled onto the Oldpark area.

On Friday evening, Detective inspector O’Flaherty said: “The man, who was arrested in the Crumlin area on suspicion of kidnapping, aggravated burglary and firearm offences, is in police custody at this time.

“Enquiries are continuing and we continue to appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident, to contact our detectives at Musgrave on 101 and quote reference number 1620 10/12/20.”

D/I O’Flaherty added: “You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.“