Three men arrested over Harrow kidnapping
Police received a report of the incident on Masons Avenue on August 17, 2026.
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Three men, all 25 years old, have been arrested in Harrow on suspicion of kidnapping. The Metropolitan Police announced the arrests on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Two of the men have also been charged with false imprisonment. All three remain in police custody.
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The arrests follow a report received by police on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 12:41 pm concerning a kidnapping on Masons Avenue. It is believed the alleged incident took place on Thursday, August 13, 2026. A police cordon was established around a garage on Masons Avenue as part of the ongoing investigation.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated that investigations are continuing at pace. The public has been encouraged to contact authorities with any information. Those with details can call 101, quoting reference CAD3523/17AUG.
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+How many people have been arrested in connection with the Harrow incident?
Three men, all aged 25, have been arrested. Two of them have also been charged with false imprisonment. All three remain in police custody as investigations continue.
+When did police receive the report of the kidnapping?
The Metropolitan Police received a report of a kidnapping on Masons Avenue, Harrow, on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 12:41 pm. The alleged incident is believed to have occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
+What action has police taken at Masons Avenue?
A police cordon was established around a garage on Masons Avenue as part of the ongoing investigation into the reported kidnapping. Officers are continuing their inquiries at the scene.
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