Police are investigating after pub drinkers heard a man shouting from a van that he had been attacked and was trapped in the back.
Astonished punters at the Inn on the Pond in Nutfield, Surrey, heard the apparent cries for help as the vehicle sped by at around 9.30pm on Saturday.
Police are now investigating whether the man had indeed been kidnapped or if it was simply bank holiday “high jinks”.
Surrey Police said the man had sounded “panicky and desperate” as he cried out that he had been attacked and was “in the back”.
The van is described as a light-coloured VW transporter van with swirly sign writing down the sides.
Detective Constable Leigh Wall, who is investigating, said: “We are trying to establish whether this was a genuine incident or whether it was just high jinks which have been misinterpreted.
“We would like to speak to anyone with any information which can shed some light on what happened.”
If you can help call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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