King and Bourke streets, Umina, cops investigate kidnapping and stabbing

Police investigating a suspected kidnapping and stabbing on the Central Coast have released computer-generated images of two men they wish to speak to who may be able to assist with inquiries.

Police investigating a suspected kidnapping and stabbing on the Central Coast have released computer-generated images of two men they wish to speak to who may be able to assist with inquiries.

Emergency services were called to a unit on King St, Umina Beach, about 1.15am on July 21 following reports a man had been stabbed in his arm and torso.

One of the men has been depicted as aged in his 20s, with brown eyes, black hair and is wearing a brown hooded jacket. Picture: NSW Police

The second man has been depicted as being of caucasian appearance, aged in his 20s, with short brown hair, hazel-coloured eyes and with short black stubble. He is seen wearing a white T-shirt. Picture: NSW Police

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance and taken to Gosford Hospital, where he was later released.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District established two crime scenes, one at the unit and a second at a pedestrian laneway running between King and Bourke streets.

It is believed the man was may have been approached by up to four males earlier in the evening at an unknown location, possibly a water tower at Patonga, before being dropped off by a vehicle near Bourke St just before 1am.

Police think the man was injured when kidnapped.

Ddetectives have released COMFIT images of two men they would like to speak to who could assist with inquiries.

Supplied Editorial COMFIT images of two men and a silver Subaru hatchback

A COMFIT image of a silver Subaru hatchback has also been released, which may have been in the area of Bourke St around the time of the incident, so the driver and any passengers can assist police in their investigation.

Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Darryl Jobson, said members of the public could hold crucial information about the incident.

“Despite four months passing since the incident, we believe there are people out there in the community who may have information that is key to solving this investigation,” Supt Jobson said.

“Police would like to hear from anyone whose memory may be refreshed by the images released today – no matter how insignificant the information may seem – it could be valuable to detectives,” Supt Jobson said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.