THREE men have been charged by police in connection with an incident in Queen's Road in Maidstone.

Grant Hodgson, 23, of Cambridge Crescent, Maidstone, Andrew Reader, 45, of Woodford Road, Maidstone, and Keith Hodgson, 39, of Cornwallis Avenue, Gillingham, have all been charged with kidnap and grievous bodily harm.

They have been remanded in custody to appear before Maidstone magistrates on Monday, October 27.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who saw an incident involving a blue Ford Escort in Queen's Road, Maidstone, at around 3.45pm on Friday, October 17.

Anyone who feels they may be able to help is asked to telephone PC Darren Bassett on 01622 608182.