A WOMAN who was allegedly forced into the back of a Mercedes in Middlesbrough has been traced by police.

And officers said they had arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of kidnap.

The woman has been identified and a man arrested after a report was received last night, Wednesday, alleging a woman was forced into a car on Clairville Road, Middlesbrough.

CCTV footage of the woman was earlier released by police, as they looked to identify her to ensure that she was safe.

  • Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 182940 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.