Two people have been found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting an 87 year old man in Oldham last year
Azizur Rahman and Shohad Miah, acting together subjected him to a sustained assault, causing him very serious injuries.
In the aftermath, the car used in the kidnap was burnt out in a failed plan to destroy any trace of forensic evidence
The pair forced the victim into a car and activating child locks to trap him and then subjected him to a violent assault, including strangulation and threats with a knife.
He was robbed of his phone, money, and keys and was forced to drink alcohol and stripped him of his clothing before dumping him on a dark road in Rishworth, West Yorkshire.
The victim suffered serious injuries, including a bleed on the brain, lacerations, bruising, and knocked-out teeth. He was eventually released and a member of the public called an ambulance and he was taken to hospital.
Detective Sergeant Rick Bolt, of the Major Incident Team, said: “Azizur Rahman and Shohad Miah have been convicted for their heinous crimes. This conviction serves as a reminder that such acts of violence will not be tolerated, and justice will be served.
“This was not a random attack; the victim was specifically targeted due to a prior visit to Rahman’s home, where he had performed prayers and provided amulets for Rahman’s stepson.
“Fortunately, the kidnap was captured on CCTV footage, which along with other evidence, led investigation officers to the offenders.”
