Boys aged six and 10 kidnapped from Slough estate by masked gang
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Version 0 of 1. Two boys have been kidnapped by three masked men who burst into a property and ordered them to get into a van, before releasing them shortly after. The two victims, aged six and 10, were ordered to leave the building at about 7am on New Year’s Eve and driven around for several minutes. They were eventually allowed out of the white van and ran uninjured to Hemming Way, where they were taken from, on the Britwell estate in Slough, Berkshire. Other people in the property were undisturbed by the kidnappers, who wore face coverings and dark clothing, Thames Valley police said. Police are investigating the motive for the kidnapping, which was said to have left the two young boys and their relatives upset. DI Nicola Hurdley said: “Detectives are currently in the early stages of working to establish the circumstances and motive of this incident. Officers are currently patrolling in the area and anyone who has any concerns can approach officers and speak to them. “The incident itself only lasted for several minutes and violence was not used against either victim. However, it is understandably upsetting for them and their relatives, given their young age, and officers are currently providing support to them.” Anyone with information is asked to call Thames Valley police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. |