Man held over alleged Chloe Ayling kidnap plot fights extradition to Italy

The brother of the man charged with the British model's kidnap has now also appeared in court over the alleged plot.

Thursday 17 August 2017 15:53, UK

Chloe Ayling was allegedly kidnapped in Italy between 11 and 17 July
Image: Chloe Ayling was allegedly kidnapped in Italy between 11 and 17 July
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The brother of the man accused of allegedly kidnapping British model Chloe Ayling is fighting extradition to Italy.

Michael Herba, 36, appeared at Westminster Magistrate's Court on Thursday after being arrested in Birmingham under a European arrest warrant.

His lawyer told the court he denies any involvement in the plot to kidnap Ms Ayling.

Police released a reconstruction photo of a woman in a suitcase. Pic: Polizia di Stato
Image: Police released a reconstruction photo of a woman in a suitcase. Pic: Polizia di Stato

He did not apply for bail and his full extradition hearing will now take place on 25 September.

His brother, 30-year-old Lukasz Herba, has already been arrested and charged with kidnapping Ms Ayling for extortion purposes in Italy.

A Polish citizen, Lukasz Herba had been living in Britain for some time according to the Italian authorities.

He is alleged to have kidnapped Ms Ayling by luring her to a fake photo shoot in Milan in July.

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Ms Ayling says she was drugged and stuffed in a suitcase before being taken to a remote farmhouse near Turin where she was held captive for six days.

Italian police says her captor advertised her "sale" online and demanded a $300,000 (£231,000) ransom from her agent.

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