A MAN was allegedly forced into a vehicle at gunpoint in a Yeovil street on Sunday night (August 20).

Police are probing the incident after being called to Lufton Way at around 8.25pm – and want to hear from any witnesses.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said officers ‘were called to Lufton Way at about 8.25pm on Sunday 20 August after a man was threatened and forced into a vehicle’.

“A firearm was reportedly sighted during the incident, but not discharged,” they added.

“Officers attended and a search for the man was carried out. Officers on the ground were supported by the National Police Air Service helicopter.

“The initial searches for him were unsuccessful but a call was received at about 12.05am on Monday confirming his whereabouts.

“He subsequently attended hospital but his injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.”

Enquiries are continuing into the initial incident, including speaking to witnesses and collecting any CCTV footage, they said.

“We are particularly keen to hear from any motorists who may have been driving in that part of Yeovil on Sunday evening and captured footage of a silver Volkswagen Golf – displaying the registration number YA69 OVC – which has since been recovered and is being forensically examined,” the spokesperson went on.

“We’d like to reassure people that at this early stage of our investigation we believe this to be an isolated incident.

“The local neighbourhood team is aware however and extra high-visibility patrols are taking place.”

Anyone who can help, or has information or CCTV footage from the area, should contact police on 101 and quote reference number 5223201816. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.