Man charged after alleged attempted kidnapping in Sydenham

Monday 13 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 14 Jan 2025, 7:37am

A man has been charged following an alleged attempted kidnapping on Tennyson Street in Sydenham on 2 January. Police say the man allegedly tried to pull a young person into a vehicle around 3pm. The accused is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 16 January.

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1. StuffMon 13 Jan 2025, 4:39pm

   Man charged after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZMon 13 Jan 2025, 4:51pm

   Man charged after attempted kidnap from Christchurch street - police (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 13 Jan 2025, 5:11pm

   Man charged with attempted kidnapping in Christchurch, police ask for information (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Jan 2025, 6:01pm

   Police probe attempted kidnapping in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

5. The PressTue 14 Jan 2025, 7:37am

   Man arrested after alleged kidnapping attempt in Sydenham, Christchurch (opens in new tab)