A MAN has been arrested after a woman was kidnapped in Reading.

Thames Valley Police said the victim was dragged from one vehicle to another outside the Coop store in Whitley Wood Road on Sunday, October 10.

She was then driven away before she managed to escape the vehicle one mile away outside Sainsbury's on Shinfield Road, Reading.

It happened between 4.15pm and 4.35pm.

The woman, aged in her forties, was uninjured and since, a 37-year-old man has been arrested.

The suspect, from Plymouth, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and released on bail until November 7.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Benjamin Rimmer based at Reading police station, said: “I realise this will be a distressing incident for people in the local area.

“We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.

“To help with the investigation we would like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around this time.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who either witnessed or has dash-cam footage in which a car was driving dangerously or had the passenger door open.

“If you have any information which you think could help with this investigation, please contact the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number 101 or make a report online using the reference number 43210456937.

“You can also make a report 100% anonymously by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”