A teenager has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Harlow, prompting an attempted murder investigation by local police
Harlow: A teenager’s been arrested after a serious incident in town. It all kicked off when a 17-year-old was reportedly forced into a blue car on Terminus Street.
Later, around 4:20 PM, paramedics were called to Staple Tye Shopping Centre. They found a man in his 30s with some pretty serious injuries. Thankfully, he’s now stable and not in life-threatening condition.
Police have been busy since the incident, making several inquiries. They arrested a 19-year-old man from Harlow in Chatham, Kent, early the next morning.
This guy is suspected of kidnap and attempted murder, and he’s still in custody. Officers think the kidnapping and the assault are connected.
Sergeant Simon Roissetter reassured the community that there’s no wider threat. He mentioned that officers will be around Staple Tye to keep an eye on things while they investigate further.
If anyone has info, especially dashcam footage of that blue Ford Focus, they’re encouraged to reach out. You can report it online or call 101 for help.
For anonymous tips, you can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Stay safe, everyone!
