Four charged after man kidnapped in Newtownstewart

Four men have been charged after a man was kidnapped from his home in Newtownstewart on Monday and found injured in the Douglas Bridge area.

The men have been charged with kidnapping, grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage.

On Sunday, last it was reported that a number of masked men had smashed windows in the Forthill Walk area of Newtownstewart at around 4.30pm.

The following day, a man was found injured in the Douglas Bridge area.

All four men, aged 29, 26, 25 and 23 have been charged with kidnapping, grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage.

The 23 year old has also been charged with failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and possession of class B drugs whilst the 29 year old was also charged with possession of class B drugs.

All four are due in court today.

A second 23 year old man who was also arrested in connection with the incidents has been released on police bail to return at a later date for further questioning.

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