A man has been charged with kidnapping a woman who was forced into a car.
Sussex Police said the woman was kidnapped after she was asked for directions by a man at the junction of Selbourne Road and Church Road in Hove, East Sussex, at 02:00 BST on 5 August, before escaping a short distance later.
Cameron Boxall, 21, of Carden Hill, Brighton, is also charged with theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle, driving without a licence and insurance, making off without payment and possession of cannabis.
He is due to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Two other local men, aged 21 and 29, who were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and on suspicion of theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle and making off without payment, have been released on conditional bail while inquires continue.
Supt Petra Lazar said: “This has been a fast-moving and complex investigation and we would like to thank the community for all their support.”
The force is urging anyone with information to get in contact.
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