Third man arrested for kidnapping an 87-year-old pensioner who was dragged into a car and strangled

A third man has been arrested over the kidnapping of an 87-year-old pensioner who was dragged into a car, blindfolded and strangled.

The 39-year-old man was arrested at an address in Blackpool on September 22 on suspicion of kidnapping. He remains in custody for questioning.

Shohad Miah, 24, from Royton, Greater Manchester, was previously charged with kidnap, grievous bodily harm, robbery and willful strangulation.

The arrests relate to an incident that occurred around 9pm as the 87-year-old was walking home in the Lee Street area of ​​Oldham.

He was dragged into a black car and blindfolded while demands were made for his money and personal belongings before being pushed out about 30 kilometers away in the Rishworth area of ​​West Yorkshire.

The man finally got help after knocking on a door around 10:40 p.m.

Shohad Miah, who previously appeared at Tameside Magistrates Court, was charged with kidnap, grievous bodily harm, robbery and willful strangulation

Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “We have now arrested three men in connection with this shocking incident and we continue to make good progress with our investigation.”

“We understand the concerns of local residents and people in Greater Manchester after learning what happened to the elderly man. We believe this was an isolated incident with no major threat to the public.”

Specialist officers are supporting the victim as she recovers from this traumatic ordeal and we have an investigation team working hard behind the scenes to fully investigate and establish a timeline of the events leading up to this incident.

“We continue to appeal for any information that may assist their investigation and any information can be submitted via the major incident portal linked here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP24S63-PO1.”

“Information can be provided via our MIPP portal or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 3165/150924.”

“The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”