A man has been attacked and snatched from the golf course at Welwyn Garden City's Brocket Hall.

On Tuesday, October 24, shortly after 4pm, a man in his 30s was approached by a group of males and attacked, before being taken and forced into an Audi which left the scene.

Officers from Herts police rescued the victim, and an investigation was quickly launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.

Tianfu Guo, 35, has been charged with kidnap, blackmail and GBH with intent, and has been remanded in custody. He is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday, November 28.

"We are investigating an incident that occurred at Brocket Hall Golf Club in Welwyn Garden City, on October 24," said a Herts police spokeswoman.

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"It was reported that shortly after 4pm, a man in his 30s at the club was approached by a number of men. He was taken by force in an Audi which left the scene.

"The man was subsequently recovered safely and an investigation launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.

"Tianfu Guo, aged 35, has been charged with kidnap, blackmail and GBH with intent and has been remanded in custody. He is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on 28 November.

"Enquiries are on-going to identify further individuals involved.

“This is a sensitive and complex investigation that remains active at this time and as a result we cannot comment further at this stage."