Alleged Black Country kidnapper arrested after schoolboy 'held against his will'
An alleged kidnapper has been arrested after a schoolboy was reportedly held against his will in the Black Country.
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The 45-year-old man is alleged to have attacked a 14-year-old boy, kidnapped him and held him against his will at an address in Walsall earlier this week.
The 14-year-old was reported to have been rescued by his family and was not seriously hurt in the incident.
His alleged kidnapper has since been released on police bail.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of kidnap and assault after it’s alleged he attacked a teenager and held him against his will at an address in Walsall.
"The boy, aged 14, was not seriously hurt.
"The man has since been released on police bail."
