09/04/2015

Man Charged With Kidnapping Woman In East Belfast

A man has been charged with kidnapping a woman in east Belfast on Saturday 4th April.

He is also accused of false imprisonment, common assault, assault on police and dangerous driving.

The 25-year-old man is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court today, Thursday. He was arrested on Wednesday.

(CD)

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