Two men to face court over abduction charges, South Australia

Detectives from the Serious Crime Task Force have arrested two men for abduction and aggravated assault.

The arrests arise from two separate incidents which occurred in May 2018 and April 2019 where a man was allegedly abducted.

During the incidents, the victim was struck with a hatchet and seriously assaulted resulting in a number of injuries.

Yesterday (23 April) Detectives arrested a 38-year-old man from Klemzig and today, they arrested a 24-year-old man of no fixed address for abduction and aggravated assault. Both men will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.

Detectives believe there are other people who witnessed these incidents or have knowledge of the incidents and would ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au/

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