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Man charged with Shannon kidnap Man charged with Shannon kidnap
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A man who was found in a flat with a missing nine-year-old schoolgirl has been charged with kidnapping. A man who was found by police in a flat with a missing nine-year-old schoolgirl has been charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment.
Shannon Matthews was found by police on Friday at the flat in Batley Carr, West Yorkshire, 24 days after disappearing from nearby Dewsbury. Shannon Matthews was discovered on Friday at the flat in Batley Carr, West Yorkshire, 24 days after disappearing from nearby Dewsbury.
Her stepfather's uncle, Michael Donovan, 39, formerly known as Paul Drake, was arrested at the property.Her stepfather's uncle, Michael Donovan, 39, formerly known as Paul Drake, was arrested at the property.
Mr Donovan was also charged with false imprisonment and will appear before Dewsbury magistrates on Tuesday. Mr Donovan will appear before Dewsbury magistrates on Tuesday.