Three jailed for kidnapping and torturing man in Winsford

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Three people from Winsford have been jailed for more than 18 years after kidnapping and torturing a man for 19 hours.

Millie McGreavy, Joshua Hastie and Reece Jackson ambushed their victim at his home at 3am on 27 January. After forcing a hood over his head and bundling him into a black vehicle, they drove him to a flat. Once inside, they shackled his arms and tied his legs to a chair, before battering him in what police called a 'systematic' way. This included being hit with a metal bar, having his head held underwater in a full bath, and having ammonia poured into his mouth.

Later that day, at around 2.30pm, the three phoned the victim's mother threatening they would kill him and 'chop him up' unless she met them at Knights Grange and handed over £2,000. His mother reported his disappearance and the phone call to police, and an immediate investigation was launched.

After 19 hours in captivity, the victim knocked on a resident's door on Hemswell Close, claiming he had been kidnapped and held captive. Police launched a manhunt to locate the kidnappers. Hastie was found locally after being spotted near the crime scene by a police officer. Jackson and McGreavy were both arrested in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, on Monday, 2 February.

All three answered no comment to all questions put to them by officers. Despite this, each was charged with false imprisonment and assault, which they later admitted before a judge at Chester Crown Court. Jackson, aged 35, was jailed for seven years and six months, whilst McGreavy received five years and ten months. Hastie received a longer sentence, bringing the combined total to more than 18 years.

How it is being reported

• Kidnappers tortured victim over 19 hours amid £2k ransom demand to distraught mumThree Winsford kidnappers jailed for more than 18 years after torturing a man and demanding £2,000 ransom from his mother. Sentenced at Chester Crown Court.Warrington Guardian · 20 Oct, 13:13
• Kidnappers tortured victim over 19 hours amid £2k ransom demand to distraught mumThree Winsford kidnappers jailed for more than 18 years after torturing a man and demanding £2,000 ransom from his mother. Sentenced at Chester Crown Court.Chester Standard · 20 Oct, 12:46
• Kidnappers tortured victim over 19 hours amid £2k ransom demand to distraught mumThree Winsford kidnappers jailed for more than 18 years after torturing a man and demanding £2,000 ransom from his mother. Sentenced at Chester Crown Court.Northwich Guardian · 20 Oct, 12:04

In this story: Millie McGreavy · Joshua Hastie · Reece Jackson · Winsford · Chester Crown Court · Grimsby · Cheshire Police

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