Kidnap and Crash Chaos Rocks Hampshire Night
Police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are chasing answers after a wild night involving two car crashes and a possible kidnapping on January 6, 2024.
Crash Horror on Village Road
Just after 11pm, a white Ford Focus smashed into a building. Almost at the same time, a black BMW 1 Series ploughed into two pedestrians – a man in his 50s and a 16-year-old girl. Both were rushed to hospital but are expected to survive.
From the wreckage of the Ford Focus, two teenage males bolted towards Western Way.
Man Forced Into Car as Police Chase Unfolds
Police got reports of a man forcibly shoved into a white car on Ferrol Road. This vehicle sped away while a black car chased it. Cops believe these events are linked.
Three Arrested Over Kidnap and Dangerous Driving
- A 26-year-old from Gosport faces kidnap and careless driving charges.
- A 20-year-old, also from Gosport, is held for conspiring to kidnap and dangerous driving.
- A 54-year-old Gosport man is arrested on counts of conspiring to kidnap, dangerous driving, and driving under the influence of drugs.
Detective Inspector Hayley Church urged witnesses: “We’re carrying out CCTV and door-to-door enquiries in the area. Anyone around Ferrol or Village Road between 10:15pm and 11:15pm who saw anything suspicious must get in touch.”
Police are calling on locals to come forward with any info, big or small. Got CCTV, Ring Doorbell, or dash cam footage? They want to see it.
Officers remain in the area to aid inquiries and reassure the community.
If you can help crack this case, call 101 with reference 44240008533, submit info online, or give Crimestoppers a ring anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police hope community tips will piece together what really happened that fateful night.
