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The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Moment random man tries to snatch teenage girl from train station
A man tried to kidnap a teenage girl outside a train station in Liverpool, shocking CCTV footage shows. Osman Moalem, 25, of Brookdale, Widnes, was jailed for 27 months on Friday, 13 June, at Liverpool Crown Court after he was found guilty of attempted kidnap. The court heard how on 28 October 2024, the 19-year-old student was waiting for friends outside Liverpool Lime Street station when Moalem reached out to her and said something she didn't understand, so she stepped back and he turned away. He then turned around and tried to drag her away. An elderly couple came to her aid and threatened to call the police, but Moalem was undeterred and smirked as he attempted to drag the victim away. Station security alerted British Transport Police officers, who arrested Maolem minutes later.
The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Chilling moment random creep tries to drag teen girl away from crowd in terrifying kidnap attempt at busy station
THIS is the chilling moment a random creep tried to drag a teen girl away by the arm in a terrifying kidnap attempt at a busy station. Osman Moalem was targeted the 19-year-old at Liverpool Lime Street while she waited for friends. The 25-year-old muttered something to her she did not understand so she stepped back from him. Moalem was then filmed grabbing the girl's arm and attempting to drag her away from the crowd. She repeatedly yelled at the fiend to let her go and tried to free herself from his grasp. Even when the girl's screams attracted passers-by, Moalem continued to pull her towards him. An elderly couple eventually came to the victim's aid and threatened to call police. But Moalem just smirked and still continued his sinister bid to drag the victim away. The creep even followed the girl into the station when she finally managed to escape his grasp. Moalem was arrested by British Transport Police officers just minutes later while he waited for a train. He has now been jailed for 27 months after he was found guilty of attempted kidnap. Liverpool Crown Court heard the abduction plot took place on October 28 last year. Investigating officer DC Olivia Hill said: 'Despite crystal clear CCTV footage of the attempted kidnapping, Moalem had the audacity to deny it and has shown no remorse for his actions throughout the investigation "I know how terrifying this was for the victim and she's bravely supported the investigation throughout, I hope that now that Moalem is behind bars she can continue to make progress with her recovery. 'Thankfully we police a CCTV rich environment and the quality of the footage, along with the victim's testimony, was invaluable in securing Moalem's conviction. 'Anyone who witnesses or experiences any crime on the railway, is urged to text us on 61016 or call 999 in an emergency.' 4 4 4
CBS News
09-06-2025
- CBS News
Long Island man accused of trying to hire hitman to kidnap, torture, kill a former business associate
A Long Island man allegedly plotted to hire a hitman to kidnap, torture and kill a former business associate, prosecutors said Monday. Navdeep Singh, 48, of Dix Hills, faces conspiracy and criminal solicitation charges. Prosecutors say he promised the person he believed was a hitman $100,000 and 10 acres of land to kidnap the victim, take him out of state, torture him, extort him for millions, and eventually kill him. Prosecutors say Singh was in a lengthy civil lawsuit with a former business associate that Singh now wanted killed. Singh's company, Gravity Construction Corp., had allegedly been removed from a job the alleged victim of the plot had been managing. Police allege Singh was in touch with another co-conspirator repeatedly from May 29 to June 3 to discuss the alleged plot. Prosecutors say Singh went so far as to take pictures of the victim's home and vehicle and sent them to the would-be hitman. They also allege he bought a number of burner phones, and paid the would-be hitman a $7,000 down payment during a meeting to discuss the plot. Singh was arrested Saturday as he was again driving near the victim's home, according to authorities. One of the burner phones allegedly purchased as part of the murder-for-hire plot. Nassau County DA's office "It is unfathomable" "The allegations against Navdeep Singh are deeply disturbing. Because of a years-long dispute with a former business associate and multi-million dollar pending civil litigation between their two construction companies, this defendant allegedly decided to hatch a plot to have his rival kidnapped and murdered," Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said. "Singh was allegedly willing to pay $100,000 and give his would-be hitman 10 acres of land in India to brutally torture, extort, and eventually kill his former colleague. It is unfathomable the lengths to which this defendant was allegedly willing to go." "This was a very dangerous situation," Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said. "Thanks to the hard work of our District Attorney Squad working in partnership with DA Anne Donnelly and her tenacious prosecutors we prevented what would have been a tragedy: settling a business dispute with murder." Singh's bail was set at $1 million in cash or $2 million bond. He's due back in court Tuesday. He faces up to 25 years in prison, if convicted.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- BBC News
Newton Aycliffe man jailed for kidnap and intent to rape teenager
A man who kidnapped a girl with the intention of raping her has been jailed for 11 well as kidnap, Matthew Hindhaugh had also pleaded guilty to assaulting and intentionally strangling the teenager in Crown Court heard that the 22-year-old, of Rowan Place in Newton Aycliffe, had also admitted possessing a samurai sword and making indecent images of children. Durham Police said Hindhaugh claimed he was trying to help the girl who he said had fallen over and hurt her face, but that "overwhelming CCTV evidence and witness statements proved otherwise". The victim said her attacker had punched her in the face before putting his hands over her mouth and telling her to be then forced her into his house and on to his bed where he held her down and started to unzip his described the girl as "quick-thinking" after she told Hindhaugh she would not tell anyone what had happened if he let her then escaped leaving a shoe behind. 'Chastity belt' Det Supt Peter Carr said the victim's bravery was "nothing short of extraordinary"."Not only did her resilience and quick-thinking actions manage to get her to safety, but she managed to prevent Hindhaugh from causing harm to anyone else," he said. "He is an extremely dangerous predator, whose actions were abhorrent that night."When arrested Hindhaugh was wearing a chastity belt which he told officers was to try and stop his sexual admitted eight charges including kidnap with the intention to commit rape, assault causing actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation, all committed on 27 also pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, including 171 in the most serious category, between May 2015 and September 2024. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cops trying to track down 4 men, SUV after failed North York kidnapping
Police are asking for help in identifying four men who attempted to kidnap a person in North York. Toronto Police said they responded to a person-with-a-gun call Saturday at about 11:40 p.m. in the Don Mills Rd-Eglinton Ave. E. area, where the victim was walking before four men exited a car and approached them. CRIME SCENE: Missing child dies after being found Saturday in critical condition Pair wanted for vehicle theft, fraud in Etobicoke Police said one of the suspects pointed a firearm at the victim and demanded they get into the car. The victim refused and screamed for help, which caused the suspects to flee in a vehicle. One suspect is a white male who is about 5-foot-8 and was wearing a ski mask and black clothing at the time. The other three suspects are males who were all wearing ski masks and black clothing as well. Police are also looking to identify a suspect grey Audi SUV. Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or
