Vehicle linked to alleged kidnap found by police

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A vehicle linked to an alleged kidnap has been found by police in Queenstown.

The white four-door Mitsubishi Lancer saloon was found at a residential address in the town and will be forensically examined by Christchurch ESR staff tomorrow.

The car was located by police investigating an abduction on Saturday morning.

A 28-year-old man was attacked by a group of armed and masked skinheads who bashed him, bundled him into a car, drove him to Arrowtown and dumped him on the side of the road.

Detective Sergeant Brian Cameron said the victim was subjected to a "sustained and brutal attack" while a bladed weapon was held against his throat.

Mr Cameron said today the car had been found with help from the public.

He also said the victim's 23-year-old girlfriend was re-interviewed today. She was also assaulted and received a blow to her jaw that did not need hospital treatment.

The pair had been lured to an intersection before the attack.

Mr Cameron said police were still interested in information about the movements of the Mitsubishi and a yellow Toyota Altezza after 2.15am on Saturday.

Rachel Maree Faul, a 20-year-old receptionist, appeared in court on Monday charged with aggravated wounding, kidnapping and reckless driving.

She did not enter a plea and will reappear tomorrow.

Anyone with information can contact Queenstown Police on 03 441 1600 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.