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Man remanded on kidnap charges in Belfast

A 39-year-old man appeared in court today charged with kidnapping a mother and her young son for ransom.

Man remanded on kidnap charges in Belfast

Mon, 02 Jun, 2008 - 15:19

A 39-year-old man appeared in court today charged with kidnapping a mother and her young son for ransom.

Stephen McStravick, of Vianstown Park, Downpatrick, Co Down, faced a total of five charges when he appeared at Belfast Magistrates’ Court.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Belfast Place: Vianstown Park, Downpatrick, Co Down Place: Killough Place: County Down Place: South Belfast Place: Brinks Island Place: Ravenhill Road Person: Stephen McStravick Person: Emma Crane Person: Matthew Person: McStravick Person: Crane Person: Johnathan Loughlin Organisation: Belfast Magistrates’ Court

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