Police have launched an investigation after a Jewish man was threatened by 4 males in an “attempted kidnapping”.
In alarming footage that is being shared on social media, two males will be seen getting out of a automotive on a avenue in Hackney, London.
One of them then approaches a person in a black swimsuit and hat on the pavement while the opposite opens the boot of a darkish automotive earlier than each climb again into the Volkswagen automobile and drive away.
A neighborhood Neighbourhood Watch has posted a clip of the video on social media platform X, previously often called Twitter.
The publish reads: “Jewish male threatened by four males who demanded he gets into the boot of their car!”
It added: “Incident ended when victim said he was calling police and other vehicles approached.”
In a press release, Hackney Police confirmed an investigation has been launched.
The assertion learn: “An investigation has been launched into an attempted kidnap on Moundfield Road, N16 on Friday April 26.
“We are conscious of a video being shared on-line and it will kind a part of our ongoing enquiries.”
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police told Express.co.uk: “An investigation is underway after a reported kidnapping try of a male in Stamford Hill.
“At around 5:24pm on Friday, April 26, the victim – a Jewish male – was walking on Moundfield Road, N16 when a car pulled up beside him and two males got out of the vehicle.
“The sufferer was approached by one of many males and allegedly instructed the sufferer to get into the boot of the automotive, shortly earlier than driving off.
“The incident was reported to the police and an investigation was launched by officers based in Hackney.”
They added: “We are aware of a video being shared online and this will form part of our enquiries.
“We are involved with the Shomrim and our enquiries are ongoing. No arrest have been made right now.
“Anyone with information should call 101, giving the reference CAD 5836/26APR. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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