A MAN was dragged into a van, handcuffed and searched for cash and credit cards while he was walking along a street.

Two men pulled him into a van in Barth Road, Plumstead, where a third was waiting at about 5.30pm on December 11.

His coat was pulled over his head to stop him seeing his attackers before they handcuffed him, taped his eyes, and took the contents of his wallet.

The van, a white Toyota Hiace, was then driven to Glynde Road, Bexleyheath, where it was abandoned with the man inside.

Police are looking for two black and one white man. One was wearing a navy blue anorak with hood, which was pulled tightly round his face.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack. Call Greenwich police station on 020 8284 5327.

December 19, 2001 10:30