Suspected kidnap attempt: Police appeal

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Police said the 41-year-old woman managed to escape from a silver-blue Peugeot 406 as it was being driven along Gulson Road



Coventry Police want to trace a gang of Good Samaritans who went to the aid of a woman who jumped from a moving car during a suspected kidnap attempt.

Police said the 41-year-old woman managed to escape from a silver-blue Peugeot 406 as it was being driven along Gulson Road at around 4.25am on Sunday December 3.

Immediately after a group of people went to her aid.

A Coventry Police spokesman said: “A group of up to eight men and women - believed to have spoken with eastern European accents - ran to help the woman and chased the suspect before he made off in the car.

“She suffered facial injuries and was treated in hospital, while officers later arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of kidnap.

“He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

“The Good Samaritans left the scene without leaving any details with the woman - and officers are now keen to speak to them as they may hold vital information about the incident.”

The police say they believe it was a domestic incident but have urged anyone from the group which helped th woman, or anyone with information, to contact them.

The should call PC Chris Gallon, from Coventry Police’s domestic abuse team, on the 101 number quoting crime reference 20CV/261495G/17.