Woman arrested on suspicion of kidnap after man assaulted and 'forced into car' near Leeds park
Published 27th Mar 2026, 16:04 BST
A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap following an incident near a Leeds park.
Shortly after 2pm yesterday (Thursday March 26), police received a report that a man had been assaulted in the Churwell Park area, near Morley, and forced into a car.
Officers launched a large investigation to find the man and the vehicle involved.
A 20-year-old man, who police believe is the reported victim, turned up at a hospital at about 3.30pm. He was treated for injuries that are not life threatening.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers stopped a car which matched the vehicle description on Cockshott Lane, Armley, shortly before 7pm and a 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”