Two men have been charged following reports a man was kidnapped and assaulted in Colchester.

Carlos Reich, 24, of Charlton Road, Lower Edmonton, and Ismail Menevili, 27, of Church Street, Lower Edmonton, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Thursday February 20, charged with kidnap, burglary and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

They have been remanded to appear at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday March 12.

It follows reports of a burglary in Colchester at around 4.30pm on Wednesday January 8.

Police received further reports the occupant was kidnapped, assaulted and then released in Tiptree.