A third man has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation of the alleged kidnapping of a 23-year-old man on Friday, October 11.
The 22-year-old was arrested at an address in Eardswick Close, Chester, just after 12pm today and remains in custody at this time.
Armed police were in attendance.
A 24-year-old man has already been charged in connection with the incident and a 25-year-old man has been arrested and bailed pending further enquiries.
Mark Williams, 23, sustained serious cuts and bruises when he was allegedly taken against his will from a house in Lucerne Close and driven to a secluded location close to Acres Lane in Upton, where he was beaten with sledgehammers and robbed of two gold chains worth almost £1,500.
Mr Williams attended hospital and was later discharged.
On Monday, October 14, Luke John Huston, of Allington Place, Chester, appeared before Chester magistrates charged with kidnapping and robbing Mr Williams.
The 24-year-old, who spoke only to confirm his name and address, was also charged with blackmailing Deborah and Shannon Matthews on Saturday, October 12.
Huston was also charged with driving a Nissan Almera dangerously along the A55 on Saturday, October 12, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.
Huston is due to appear before Chester Crown Court on Monday, October 28, for a preliminary hearing.
