Masked gang abduct man in West Belfast

Police in Belfast are investigating the abduction of a man by a gang of masked men last night.

Police in Belfast are investigating the abduction of a man by a gang of masked men last night.

The victim (44) was taken from his house in New Barnsley Park in the predominantly nationalist Ballymurphy area of the city at about 8.00 p.m. last night.

It has been reported he has now returned home.

It is believed the gang of up to five men bundled the victim into a Ford car before driving off.

Police have appealed for witnesses.

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