Second Man Charged After 87-year-old Man Kidnapped In Oldham

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024, at 10:50hrs

A 24-year-old man has also been charged with various offences in relation to this investigation.

A second man has been charged with various offences after an 87-year-old man was kidnapped as he made his way home from a local mosque in Oldham.

In an update, Greater Manchester Police said,

“Azizur Rahman (14/02/1985) of Oldham has now been charged with the following offences;

Kidnap.
Robbery.
Section 18 assault.
Intentional strangulation.
Threaten a person with a bladed article.
Pervert course of justice.
Threats to kill.
He has been remanded into custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Tameside Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 2 October 2024).

Shohad Miah (30/04/2000) from Royton was also charged with kidnap, grievous bodily harm, robbery and intentional strangulation, on Tuesday 24 September 2024, in relation to this incident.

This charge relates to an incident which saw an 87-year-old man forced into a car, attacked, and thrown out on a dark road in West Yorkshire.

Officers are appealing to the public for information to support their investigations into this shocking incident. Information can be submitted through the major incident portal, linked here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).

Information can be provided through the MIPP Portal, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 3165 of 15/09/2024.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.