Eight Arrested After Dorking Kidnap Horror Ends Safely
Surrey Police confirm a man in his 30s, who went missing after a terrifying kidnapping in Dorking, has been found safe and taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.
Masked Men Force Man Into Car
The victim vanished from Rough Rew, Dorking, following a chilling incident where two masked men forced him into a vehicle. This sparked a huge police hunt involving specialist teams.
Police Nab 8 Suspects Over Kidnap Plot
Five men and three women have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap and related offences. All remain in custody as Surrey Police dig deeper into the shocking case.
“Since we received the report yesterday, officers across Surrey Police have been working tirelessly to bring this man safely back to his family. We now have eight people in custody and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the community,” said Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Hicks.
“Our investigation continues to understand the full circumstances of what happened. We encourage anyone with information to come forward.”
Police Urge Public to Help, Avoid Rumours
Officers want anyone who was near Rough Rew between 12pm and 12:30pm on Saturday, 26 April, or who holds CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to get in touch. Quote reference PR/45250049386.
- Contact via Surrey Police’s online portal or Facebook private message.
- Or report anonymously through Crimestoppers.
Police warn against sharing unverified info online that could hurt the investigation or cause panic.
Uniformed officers will remain visible around Dorking to reassure residents and keep the community safe.
