TWO men were forced into a dark coloured BMW.

Between 11.55am and 12.10pm on Wednesday a man in his twenties and another man in his thirties were walking along Bartholomew Road when they were stopped by four men and kidnapped.

They were driven around for three hours but were not injured and did not need hospital treatment.

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Four men have been arrested: a 31-year-old man, of no fixed abode, a 40-year-old man, a 42-year-old man and a 46-year-old man, all from Oxford.

They have been released on bail until October 28.  

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Christopher Bennett, based at Oxford Police Station said: “I am appealing to any witnesses who may have seen what happened, or anyone who may have information to please come forward.

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“I would also urge any motorists who were in the local area around the time this happened to check dash-cam footage in case it may have captured something significant.”

With information call police on 101 quoting the reference 43200307677.