Appeal after alleged kidnapping in Sutton Coldfield

A group of men were seen to be involved in a "scuffle" in Far Highfield at around 3.20pm on Sunday.

Police say they were then seen to make off in a grey Skoda displaying the registration number DX18 VLE.

After speaking to a number of witnesses at the scene, West Midlands Police officers believe a man was bundled into the car and driven off against his will.

There have been no reports of any missing people to verify who the person might be, but police are searching to locate the car.

Officers have now released images of the Skoda – and are appealing for anyone who has seen the car, or knows where it is, to call 999, quoting crime number 20BE/ 72947L/21.

Detective Sergeant Simon Hanlon, from the complex investigation team, said: "We remain very concerned that someone may have been taken against their will and we are doing all we can to verify this and to find that person.

"We need to trace the car and I would urge absolutely anyone with information to come forward and make contact so we can establish what’s happened and more importantly that the people involved in the incident are safe.

"I also want to hear from anyone who saw the grey Skoda, in the area before or after the alleged kidnapping – this information is vital for officers trying to locate CCTV evidence and can help us piece together the timeline of events.”

Anyone who has any further information that may help the investigation can call 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.