A man has been charged with kidnapping an 87-year-old man who was forced into a car, blindfolded and strangled before being dumped on a dark road.
Shohad Miah, 24, from Royton in Greater Manchester, has been charged with kidnap, grievous bodily harm, robbery and intentional strangulation.
He allegedly took the pensioner while he was walking home in Oldham and attacked him while they were being driven around West Yorkshire last Sunday between 9pm and 9.30pm.
Demands were made for his money and personal items, Greater Manchester Police said.
He eventually found help when he was thrown from the car and knocked on a door at around 10.40pm.
The pensioner was allegedly taken while he was walking home on Lee Street in Oldham (pictured) and was attacked as he was driven around West Yorkshire last Sunday
Miah has been remanded into custody and will appear at Tameside Magistrates Court today
Miah has been remanded into custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Tameside Magistrates Court today.
A 39-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of kidnap on Thursday and has been released on police bail pending further investigations.
Detective Inspector Emma Hulston, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said at the time: ‘We have arrested two men in connection with this shocking incident and our investigation team is making good progress in gathering evidence to establish the full circumstances.
‘Whilst incidents of this nature can cause alarm in the community, we do believe it was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.
‘Specialist officers are continuing to support the victim and detectives are working around the clock determined to bring offenders to justice.
‘We are continuing to appeal to the public for information, dashcam or doorbell footage that could help us solve this crime and help hold all those responsible accountable.’
Information can be provided through the major incident portal, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 3165/150924.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.