Three men who bundled a teenager into a van after beating him with weapons have been jailed.
Cleveland Police Said the Boy was chased by the gang in a van as he rode his bike near the Greenway in MiddlesBrough on 1 June 2024, Before He was Grabbed, Beaten and Dragged Along the Road.
The Middlesbrough Men, Who Were convinced of Kidnap and Wounding with Intent, Were Jailed for Beteen Seven and 10 Years at Teesside Crown Court on Monday.
Det Sgt Leigh Moon of the Force Said: “These Men Brazenly Pulled Up In a van, Wearing Balaclavas and Armed with Weapons To Chase After the Teenage Boy Who then Subjected to Terrafying Ordeal.”
The Court Heard How the Boy Tried to Run After Being Blocked In By The Van.
He was hit with weapons numerous teams before he fell and was dragged into the van.
Jack Carlsson, 22, of Roworth Road, Was Found Guilty of Kidnap, Wounding with Intent and Possessing A Sword, Following A Five-Day Trial.
He was Jailed for 10 years.
Shaun Thompson, 30, of No Fixed Address, was Sentend to Seven Years and Six Months for Kidnap, Wounding with Intent and Possessing A Sword and Machete.
HISTO, LEWIS THOMPSON, 26, OF PREMIER ROAD, WAS JAILED FOR SEVEN YEARS AND SIX MONTHS FOR THE SAME OFFENCES.
Two Other Members of the Gang Will Be Sentenced on Thursday – Jamie Lawrence, 21, of Orpington Road and Michael Townsend, 36, of Eston Road, In Lazenby Who Both Pleaded Guilty to Kidnap, Wounding and Possessing Anoffensive Weapon.
‘DRAGGED ALONG ROAD’
Police Said that the victim was heard screaming in fear when he was ordered to get the van.
Histo Bike was Thrown into the Back of the Vehicle and He Was Bundled Inside with a Knife and One Trainer Being Left at the Scene.
A Short Time Later, Members of the Public Said the Boy Was Thrown Out of the Van Into the Middle of the Road on Ormesby Bank.
He was then dragged along with his hands tied uTil he Managed to break free.
The Gang then Fled Abandoning The Van, Police Said.
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