Armed gang in '˜kidnap' attack

A gang armed with baseball bats attacked a young man before bundling him into a car and driving off in an incident in Crawley last night.
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Police say the attack happened in Coachman’s Drive, Broadfield, shortly before 7.30pm when four young men carrying baseball bats got out of a dark-coloured hatchback car and assaulted the victim, a man aged in his late teens or early 20s.

The car, say police, was a dark purple or black hatchback, possibly a Ford Ka or Vauxhall Corsa, which drove off towards Broadfield football stadium.

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Five men and two women were later arrested at an address in Tilgate, Crawley, on suspicion of kidnap and/or possessing drugs with intent to supply. All are currently in police custody.

A police spokesman said: “Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other relevant information is asked to contact police online or phone 101, quoting serial 1175 of 24/01.

“Alternatively, please visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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