Detectives investigating the kidnapping of a woman in Hove are appealing for witnesses who may have been approached by the occupant of the vehicle used in the offence to come forward.

An investigation was launched after a woman was kidnapped after she was asked for directions by a man at the junction of Selborne Road and Church Road at 2am on Monday 5 August. The victim escaped from the vehicle a short distance later in First Avenue and managed to call for help.

Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have been approached by a man who got out of a dark coloured Mini in the Brighton and Hove area from 5.30pm on Sunday 4 August until 6.30pm on Monday 5 August.

Detective Inspector Duncan Elliott from the Major Crime Team said: “We are still keen to hear from anyone who may have been approached by the occupant of a dark coloured Mini in the city during those 24 hours from Sunday evening to Monday evening. Please come forward.”

The vehicle involved was later recovered and a man was later arrested and charged.

Cameron Boxall, 21, of Carden Hill, Brighton, was arrested and has been remanded in custody after appearing at court charged with kidnapping, theft of a vehicle, theft from a vehicle, driving without a licence and no insurance, making off without payment and possession of cannabis.