Person arrested in Blenheim on kidnapping charge

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a kidnapping incident in Blenheim. Photo / Dean Purcell.

A man has been arrested in relation to an alleged kidnapping in the South Island town of Blenheim.

Marlborough Area Commander Inspector Simon Feltham said officers were called to an incident on Lakings Rd about 3am yesterday.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping.

“He is due to appear in Blenheim District Court tomorrow.”

As the matter is now before the courts, Police are unable to comment further.

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