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Five jailed after kidnap victim jumped from window

Five jailed after kidnap victim jumped from window

Summary

Five people were sentenced to prison for kidnapping a man in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. The victim escaped by jumping from a first-floor window and was helped by police who arrested the kidnappers.

Key Facts

  • The kidnapping happened in July 2025, related to personal issues from a past relationship.
  • The victim was abused and threatened while captors recorded the abuse on mobile phones.
  • He escaped by jumping into a tree from a window and flagged down a police car.
  • Armed police caught two kidnappers in a car; others were arrested at the house.
  • The court sentenced Brad’Lee Ranyard and Jackson Nicholson to nine years each for kidnapping.
  • Other kidnappers received prison terms from three to five years for false imprisonment.
  • The police described the victim’s escape as very brave under dangerous conditions.
  • The trial and sentencing happened at Lincoln Crown Court on August 28.
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