One Stop Sholing: Second teen charged with attempted kidnap

It comes after police cordoned off North East Road on Tuesday, December 10, following reports that a group of four men were involved in an altercation – and that weapons had been seen – including poles and hammers.

It was also reported that a man had been hit with a car as a result of the incident.

Two men sustained minor injuries at the scene and a 15-year-old girl reported to officers that two males had asked her to get into their car.

Mohammad Mokhtar, 19, of Firgrove Lane in North Boarhunt, has been charged with attempted kidnap, two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, affray, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court this morning (Thursday, December 19) and has been remanded into custody to appear at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday, January 23.

READ MORE: 15-year-old charged with attempted kidnap

On Friday, December 13, a 15-year-old boy from Southampton was charged with attempted kidnap, two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, theft, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and affray in connection with this incident.

He is next due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, January 3.

Hampshire Constabulary stated a 13-year-old boy from Southampton who was arrested yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, December 18) on suspicion of attempted kidnap, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, affray, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, has been released from police custody on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Police have also arrested a 37-year-old woman from Reading on suspicion of assisting an offender and a 39-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of witness intimidation in connection with this incident.

They have both been released from police custody on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Hampshire police confirmed the investigation is ongoing.