Police have released CCTV footage of a group of men who they believe can assist with their inquiries following a suspected kidnapping at Muswellbrook.
Just before 4am on Friday 21 March, a 25-year-old male was allegedly forced to stop his vehicle on the New England Highway, about five kilometres east of the town.
It’s understood he’d been targeted by at least five men in a silver Subaru Impreza.
He was allegedly removed from his vehicle before being assaulted and forced into the Subaru and then driven to Tindale Street in Muswellbrook.
Officers believe the Impreza remained there for a lengthy amount of time, before travelling to Denman or a surrounding rural area.
Shortly after, a 35-year-old man was stopped in his vehicle outside the same address in Tindale Street, when a Holden Commodore utility crashed into the front of his car.
He was then threatened by an occupant of the ute before he drove away without injury.
Police deem the two incidents may be linked.
Officers later found the 25-year-old man at Muswellbrook railway station with facial injuries.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital… and has since been released.
Detectives from Hunter Valley Police District have established Strike Force Sanderston to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, they’ve released CCTV footage of two vehicles and three men who may be able to assist with the investigation.
- The first man in the footage is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm-175cm tall, of solid build, and aged in his 30s. He is seen wearing a white T-shirt, white shoes, black shorts and a light-coloured baseball cap
- The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm-180cm tall, of medium build, and aged in his 30s. He is seen wearing a black jumper with white stripes, black pants, black shoes and a black baseball cap
- The third man depicted is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm-180cm tall, of large build, and aged in his 30s. He is seen wearing a navy-coloured T-shirt, light-coloured shorts, black shoes and a baseball cap
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Muswellbrook Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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