Two charged over 12-hour kidnapping tied to $500 drug debt
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A woman and a man have been charged after allegedly abducting and assaulting a man for 12 hours in Auburn, NSW. Police say the incident was linked to a $500 drug debt and involved demands for money from the victim's associates.
Breakdown
- Police allege Asmahan Zahed and William Shipley abducted and held a man hostage for over 11 hours in Auburn. 23s
- The victim, Joseph Molutton, was reportedly taken from his Riverwood property and later found with stab wounds. 36s
- Police say the motive was a $500 drug debt, and the accused also demanded money from the victim's friends and family. 1m 20s
- Both suspects were arrested after a short foot chase and have been refused bail. 1m 2s