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A group who kidnapped and tortured a man from Dorking have been sentenced to a total of more than 36 years in prison at Guildford Crown Court after being found or pleading guilty to multiple offences.
Reece Armstong, 30 (DOB: 4/2/1996), from Staines-upon-Thames, and Tarelle Thompson, 28 (DOB 20/04/1997), of Croydon, were found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap following a six-week trial in December 2025.
Armstrong was also found guilty of Section 18 assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon.
Thompson was further found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon.
Lorna Swyer, 21, (DOB: 6/2/2005) of Dorking, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and common assault, while Sebastian Love, 21 (DOB: 14/4/2004), from Merton, also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap.
They were all sentenced on Friday 20 February and received:
▪️ Reece Armstrong – nine years imprisonment consecutive to an unrelated sentence of five years that was imposed in July 2025.
▪️ Tarelle Thompson – nine years imprisonment and five years on license.
▪️ Lorna Swyer – three years and four months imprisonment.
▪️ Sebastian Love – three years and four months imprisonment.
Levi Burton, 31 (DOB: 28/1/1995), from Leatherhead, was found guilty of sexual assault following the trial and he had already pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap, false imprisonment and assaulting a police officer.
He was sentenced yesterday (23 February) and received 12 years imprisonment and five years on license. He will also be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
An investigation was launched by the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team after they received a call from a neighbour of the victim, a 38-year-old man, around 12:20pm on 26 April 2025.
The neighbour said that the victim had been kidnapped by two or three men wearing balaclavas. He was taken to an address in Reigate, where he was blindfolded, force-fed and two dogs at the property were agitated to make him fearful that they would attack him.
The victim was then taken to an address in Farnborough, Hampshire where he was subjected to a prolonged assault and sexual assault.
The following day the victim’s brother received a number of calls making demands to secure the victim’s release.
Around 4.30pm the same day, officers from Hampshire Constabulary located the victim at the address in Farnborough.
Burton, Swyer, Thompson and Armstrong were subsequently arrested and charged.
Enquiries by the investigation team identified Love as making the demand calls. He was subsequently arrested and charged.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey, said: “As soon as we became aware that a kidnap had taken place, officers worked at pace to locate the victim as quickly as possible.
“He was located the day after he’d been kidnapped, and had been subjected to what amounted to torture at the hands of Armstrong, Burton, Love, Swyer and Thompson.
"No one should have to endure the ordeal they had put him through and the sentencing today has ensured they will spend a long time in prison, where they belong.”
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HALF TERM: Join Brooklands Museum from 14th – 22nd February for centenary celebration family fun as they mark the 100th anniversary of Britain's 1st Grand Prix, held here at the Brooklands race circuit. For More Info Click Link https://brooklandsmuseum.com/visit/… … See MoreSee Less

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If you're wondering what to do during half term next week, the amazing dog-friendly Gatwick Aviation Museum will be open from Thursday 19th Feb through to Sunday 22nd Feb, from 10am to 4pm. A great day out for everyone in the family, Their Gatwick Airport viewing area will also be open if you fancy some plane spotting. For More Details Click Link … See MoreSee Less

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This Sunday 8th Feb Vintage Sports Car Club Driving Tests – At Brooklands Museum
• Impressive pre-1955 cars
• Drivers competing against the clock
• Complicated courses on the existing historic Brooklands track
• Test Hill ascents
A guaranteed day of action! Book your tickets today
Children under 4 always go free.
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