A suspected kidnapper was arrested after a big police search.

Sussex Police received a report of a suspected kidnap of a man in Goldstone Crescent, Hove, at about 8.49pm on Saturday.

Officers carried out an extensive search of the area, assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter.

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Following enquiries, a 40-year-old man from Hertfordshire was arrested on the M25 on suspicion of kidnap, drug-driving and driving with no insurance.

He remains in custody at this time.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “No victims have been identified, and police are urging anyone with any information about the incident, including any video footage, to come forward.”

People can report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1252 of 14/09.