Yobs who kidnapped a man by throwing him into the back of a car in front of horrified passers-by have been jailed for 11 years each.

Lee Osei, 38, of Priory Close, Stanmore, and Christopher Cook, 31, of no fixed abode, attacked the man in Marquis Road, Wood Green, before forcing him to get into a silver car and driving off before 12.49am on October 4.

A few hours later, at 2.20am Osei returned to the scene of the crime. He went back at 5am, where he was arrested.

The 47-year-old victim was then found in High Road, Friern Barnet, at 11am on October 5, with serious facial injuries and fighting for his life.

Cook was then arrested in Bounds Green Road, Wood Green.

The man was taken to hospital where he was treated for fractures, swelling and a broken ankle, but has since recovered for his injuries.

The duo were sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court on June 18, after being convicted of GBH and kidnapping on April 6.

Cook was also convicted of possession of a Class A drug.

Detective Constable Simon Phillips said: “We are delighted to have secured this conviction for what was an abhorrent incident that left the victim with life-threatening injuries.

“We hope this will serve as a reminder that such violence will not be tolerated on the streets of London.”