Five men have been arrested after another was allegedly abducted from a western Sydney home and assaulted during a terrifying late-night ordeal.
Police were called to a Guilford home at 11.30pm on Monday following reports a man had been assaulted and forced into his car by a group of men.
The alleged victim has been named by multiple media outlets as Emilio Chalhoub, who is understood to work as a bodyguard for Sydney rapper Ali Younes, aka Ay Huncho, an alleged Alameddine crime network associate.
A partially burnt-out Ford Ranger was found 5km away in Villawood a short time later.
The alleged victim was found suffering from facial injuries an hour later at Casula. He has been taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Police arrested five men nearby on the Hume Highway with the assistance of the Raptor Squad.
Heavily armed tactical officers stormed a property shortly after the arrests.
The men continue to be questioned by detectives at Liverpool Police Station on Tuesday morning. No charges have yet been laid.
Police arrested five men at Casula followed the alleged abduction. No charges have yet been laid
The alleged victim is believed to be bodyguard of rapper Ali Younes (pictured)
A crime scene has been established as an investigation into the alleged abduction was launched.
Police will also investigate whether the alleged kidnapping and burnt car located in Villawood are linked.
Anyone with information or footage is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
The latest incident comes almost a year after Chalhoub was the target of a botched hit at his Guildford home
His father was allegedly stabbed by a 15 and a 22-year-old in a case of mistaken identity.
More to come.
