Six held after ‘kidnapping’ leaves man seriously hurt in Merseyside

Six people have been arrested after a suspected kidnapping in Merseyside left a man seriously injured.

Officers visited a property in Huyton at about 6.30pm on Friday following reports that a man had been kidnapped and assaulted.

The victim, who was in his 30s, was found inside with multiple injuries.

Merseyside Police says he has been taken to hospital, and his condition has been described as serious but stable.

The six men have been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences including kidnap.

Among those detained are two teenagers aged 17 and 18, men aged 23 and 40, and two 28-year-olds.

Officers are still at the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area.

House-to-house enquiries have also been taking place.

:: Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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