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John Patrick Kierans

Five arrested after man is assaulted and abducted in Donegal village

Five people have been arrested after a man was assaulted and abducted in Donegal on Sunday.

The shocking incident happened when the victim, who is in his 30s, was attacked by three men at a house in Convoy at around 11.45am.

He was then forced into a Grey Mercedes Benz C Series (09 MH 17020) which sped away from the scene.

Gardai conducted several searches in the north west for the car, with the help of PSNI officers.

The victim was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment (Google Maps)

Later that day, at around 5.40pm, the man was found at a house in Convoy and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The car was later found by the PSNI outside a property in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, where three men and two women were arrested.

An incident room has been set up at Letterkenny Garda Station and a full investigation is underway.

A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident at Oak Park, Convoy, County Donegal, at approximately 11:45am, to come forward.

"Gardaí are also appealing for any persons that may have observed a Grey Mercedes Benz C Series (09 MH 17020) to contact Gardaí.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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