CHESHIRE Police are appealing for information after a man was robbed and brutally beaten while being held prisoner.


The 35-year-old was imprisoned in his own home before being taken to a rural location and kept for around 11 hours where he was seriously assaulted.


Police are now appealing for any information on the whereabouts of Crewe man Patrick Joseph O’Connor (pictured) who they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.


O’Connor is originally from Crewe but his last known address is Kings Place in Nantwich.


He also has links with Cornwall although officers believe he could currently be anywhere in the country.


Anyone with any information relating to Patrick′s location is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 01606 48000 quoting incident number 567 of 30/08/2014.