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Man wanted in connection with 48-hour kidnap and torture ordeal

Police are on the hunt for a man suspected of kidnapping and torturing a man over a period of two days.

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Luke Jones, aged 25, from Ladywood, Birmingham, is described as a light-skinned black man, of a medium build around 5'9, with stubble and short hair. Jones also has a local Birmingham accent.

Jones, who is also known by the street name of 'Kid,' 'K' or 'Kilo' also has links to the West London area.

PC Mark Hilton said: "Despite on-going enquiries by officers, Jones has continued to evade capture. We know he has links to areas in London, including Shepherds Bush, Acton, Ealing and All Saints and we are appealing for anyone who has seen him or knows his whereabouts to contact us."

He added: "Jones is wanted in connection with this serious offence which left the victim with extensive wounds. He is also wanted for a string of motor offences, we need to trace him and urge anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact us at their earliest opportunity."

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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