A second man has been charged in connection with the kidnapping and assault of an 87-year-old man was dumped in West Yorkshire.

Yesterday, a third man was arrested in connection with the incident, which took place on September 15, when the elderly man was forced into a car in Oldham, assaulted, and dumped in West Yorkshire.

Now, a second man has been charged and is due to appear in court today (Wednesday, October 2).

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Azizur Rahman, 39, of Oldham has been charged with, kidnap, robbery, Section 18 assault, intentional strangulation, threats to a person with a bladed article, perverting the course of justice and threats to kill.

He follows Shohad Miah, of Firbank Road, Royton, who was previously charged with kidnap, Section 18 assault, robbery and intentional strangulation.

Police are appealing to the public for information to support their investigation into the incident.

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Members of the public can submit any information through the major incident portal.

Information can be provided through the MIPP Portal, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 3165 of 15/09/2024.

Those who wish to pass on information anonymously can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.