Teen arrested over report 15-year-old boy was kidnapped and threatened with gun
He remains in policy custody
by Joseph LockerA teenager has been arrested following reports that a 15-year-old boy was kidnapped and threatened with a gun.
The incident happened last year on December 29, when it was reported that a boy was held against his will in a car in Orion Drive, Bilborough.
Police seized a vehicle on the day, which officers believe was involved in the incident, and recovered a gun and an imitation firearm.
Today (May 29), police arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of kidnap and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
He remains in police custody.
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Detective sergeant Chris Berryman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This must have been a terrifying experience for the young victim who fortunately didn't suffer any physical injuries.
"Nottinghamshire Police takes firearms and kidnap offences incredibly seriously and will thoroughly investigate reports.
"We've continued to work hard on this investigation and the suspect we've arrested is now being questioned in connection with this report.
"If you have any information or witnessed the incident on 29 December we'd urge you to come forward and contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 502 of 29 December 2019, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."