Three arrested over Harrow kidnapping
Police are investigating an alleged incident on Masons Avenue, with a cordon in place around a garage.
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Three men, all aged 25, have been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in Harrow. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that two of the arrested individuals also face allegations of false imprisonment. All three men remain in police custody.
The police received a report concerning the alleged kidnapping on Monday, August 17. It is believed the incident took place on Thursday, August 13, on Masons Avenue. The arrests were made on Thursday, August 20.
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As part of the ongoing investigation, a police cordon has been established around a garage. The Metropolitan Police stated that the investigation is continuing at pace.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD3523/17AUG.
Questions this report answers
+How many people have been arrested in connection with the Harrow incident?
Three men, all aged 25, have been arrested. Two of them are also suspected of false imprisonment. They all remain in police custody.
+When did the alleged kidnapping incident take place?
The alleged kidnapping is believed to have occurred on Thursday, August 13. Police received the report of the incident on Monday, August 17.
+Is there a police presence at a specific location?
Yes, a police cordon is in place around a garage as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged kidnapping.
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