Four men due in court today following kidnap attempt

Tuesday, 4 November 2014 00:00

Four men from the UK will appear in court today following a 'kidnap' attempt.

The men, who range in age from 19 to 24, are from Bradford and Burnley.

They all face a charge of detaining another man with the 'intention of sending out of Island'.

All four appeared at Douglas Courthouse on Saturday where they were remanded in Jurby Prison -this morning they will appear in front of the Deputy High Bailiff.

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