Man kidnapped in North

A man was kidnapped today and a ransom demanded in Northern Ireland.

A man was kidnapped today and a ransom demanded in Northern Ireland.

At about 1am, several men entered the home of the victim aged in his 30s at Kemmilhill Gardens, Randalstown, Co Antrim.

He was at home alone at the time and was taken in his silver BMW car to another location. Money was demanded from family members. The man was later driven to the Armoy area and released from the BMW car.

The man walked to a house in Armoy where he raised the alarm. His car has not yet been found.

PA

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