Terrifying moment kidnap gang grab man and drag him into van as he desperately struggles to escape
- Shocking footage shows a man being dragged into a van in Bradford, West Yorks
This is the terrifying moment a gang of kidnappers grab a man off the street in broad daylight and force him into a van.
CCTV footage shows a red van stopping outside a house in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on March 6 before three men got out and walked into an alley.
Moments later, the three are seen dragging a man into the van as he desperately tries to escape, in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Ali Rafiq, 40, whose camera captured the attackers, said: ‘I was totally shocked when I saw it.
CCTV footage shows the victim (in the center of the photo, wearing a blue jacket) crossing the road, unaware that attackers are waiting in the van
Three men get out of the van and follow the victim into an alley, where they drag him by his arms and feet. Desperate, he pulls on a pipe as he is dragged away
The trio forces the man into the van, which then drives away from the scene
‘I felt guilty because I was home at the time and thought I heard someone moaning and groaning, but I just thought it was an argument.
‘It wasn’t until I watched the footage again that I realized what had happened and I immediately called the police.
‘If I hadn’t been at home and watched it back, no one would have known it had happened – it’s very scary.’
West Yorkshire Police said: ‘Police are investigating a report of a kidnapping after a man was injured on Westcroft Road, Bradford, at around 11.10am on Wednesday, March 6.
‘The victim suffered injuries to his jaw and ribs.
‘Investigations are ongoing by Bradford CID.’