Daylight Kidnap Horror: Two Men Charged Over Shocking Attempt in Birmingham

A terrified 15-year-old girl was nearly snatched from a busy central Birmingham street in broad daylight. Mohammed Ali, 49, and his son Luqman Ali, 20, tried to force her into their car on Ladypool Road. The brazen abduction unfolded before stunned onlookers.

Heroes Stop Kidnap Attempt in Its Tracks

Quick-thinking members of the public stopped the men from driving away, giving the girl the chance to break free. She ran into a nearby shop and raised the alarm. Both suspects were immediately arrested on the scene.

Specialist officers are now supporting the teenager as she recovers from this terrifying ordeal.

Charged and Remanded: Court Appearance Today

  • Mohammed Ali charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, and assault.
  • Luqman Ali charged with kidnapping.
  • Both remain in custody, set to appear at Birmingham magistrates today.

West Midlands Police urged anyone with information to come forward immediately.

“We are aware of misinformation circulating about the incident. We confirm the suspects and victim are of British Asian heritage,” police said.

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