NI man due in court over kidnappings

A man (37) is to appear in court today charged with kidnapping and threats to kill.

A man (37) is to appear in court today charged with kidnapping and threats to kill.

He was arrested yesterday following incidents in Dunmurry, Co Antrim and west Belfast.

The man faces three charges of kidnapping and three of threatening to kill. He has also been charged with a number of driving offences.

He is due before Craigavon Magistrate’s Court this morning.

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