A GANG who allegedly kidnapped a businessman will stand again for trial in October after the current case was sent for a retrial.
Danny Harkins, 36, of Sherborne Road, Eastleigh; Jamie Kingstone, 40, of Paynes Road, Shirley; Leroy King, 34, of Dutton Lane, Eastleigh; Rodney Traves, 47, of Croydon Close, Southampton; Peter Chamberlain, 49, of Chaucer Road, Southampton and Alan Boddy, 47, of Goldingham Drive, Essex; are charged with conspiracy to kidnap, kidnap and assault.
Luke Yeates, 33, of Woodlands Way, Bursledon is charged with helping an organised crime group and perverting the course of justice.
The group are accused of kidnapping Richard Baker from a car business premises in Seddul Bahr Industrial Estate, in West End, in January.
The case has been sent for a retrial, provisionally due to be heard in October.
Today Southampton Crown Court will mention the case before considering any bail applications from the defendants who are being held in custody. All seven deny the charges.
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