Police are urging members of the public to come forward with any information following an incident in Falaise Road, Hastings, which occurred on Tuesday, May 30. The police were alerted to a possible kidnapping and promptly responded, dispatching officers to the scene at approximately 9:20 pm.
As part of the ongoing investigation and to provide a sense of security to the community, there was a notable increase in police presence in the area. The police have taken the incident seriously and are actively working to gather evidence and identify any potential suspects.
A 56-year-old man has been apprehended by the police on suspicion of involvement in the alleged kidnapping. He remains in custody as the investigation progresses. The authorities have not disclosed any further details about the suspect at this time.
The police are now reaching out to anyone who was present in the vicinity of Falaise Road during the incident, particularly between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm, and may have witnessed anything suspicious. They are also requesting individuals with relevant closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage or dashcam recordings to come forward and assist with the investigation.
If you have any information that could aid the investigation, you are urged to report it online or contact the police via the non-emergency number 101. When providing information, please quote reference number 1380 and specify the date of the incident, May 30, 2023.
