Man charged with kidnap and robbery of pensioner who was blindfolded and strangled

Shohad Miah from Royton in Manchester has been charged with kidnap, grievous bodily harm, robbery and intentional strangulation.

The 24-year-old allegedly kidnapped the man while he was walking home in the Lee Street area of Oldham and attacked him while being driven around between 9pm and 9.30pm last Sunday.

Police said the pensioner was forced to give over money and his personal items.

The man sought help after being thrown from the car and knocked on a door around 10.40pm.

Miah has been remanded into custody and appeared at Tameside Magistrates Court today.

Another man, aged 39, was also arrested on suspicion of kidnap but has been released on police bail pending further investigations.

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Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, from GMP's Major Incident Team, said at the time: "We have arrested two men in connection with this shocking incident.

"And our investigation team is making good progress in gathering evidence to establish the full circumstances.

"Whilst incidents of this nature can cause alarm in the community, we do believe it was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.

"Specialist officers are continuing to support the victim and detectives are working around the clock determined to bring offenders to justice.

"We are continuing to appeal to the public for information, dashcam or doorbell footage that could help us solve this crime and help hold all those responsible accountable."

Information can be provided through the major incident 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.