THREE men have been charged with kidnapping a man who was seen being bundled into a car in Fishponds.
Avon & Somerset police said witnesses reported seeing a man being forced into a silver Mercedes C220 car shortly after 7pm on Tuesday.
Police on patrol then spotted the car in North Bristol but it was driven off and later found abandoned in Portview Road, Avonmouth.
There they found a man “with facial fractures and other injuries”.
A spokesperson said the man is now receiving medical care for the injuries, which are “not currently thought to be either life-threatening or life changing”.
Three men were arrested within two hours of the first call to police, after a search of the area where the car was found.
They appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today, charged with kidnap, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing Class B drug ketamine with intent to supply.
Appeal for video footage
They are: Tremayne Jones, aged 25, from Bristol but of no fixed address, Deshun Campbell-Ngonga, 26, from Enfield in London and Cameron Ettenforbes, 31, from Bexley in London, who has also been charged with dangerous driving.
Police have not named the injured man but say he is from Bristol.
A spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank the members of the public who reported what happened, those who cared for the injured man until officers arrived.
“If you have any relevant footage or information about the incident, and have yet to speak with officers, we’d still like to hear from you.”
Anyone with information should call 101 and quote the crime reference number 5226 196 396, or visit the police website.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or online.