Update: No Bail for Reading Man Arrested in Kidnapping

Reading, MA - UPDATE - Early Monday morning, Reading Police arrested Brian English, who was wanted on kidnapping and other charges, after a short pursuit in town.

English crashed his SUV into a pole on Rte. 129.

English was arraigned on kidnapping and assault charges on Monday and ordered held without bail. He allegedly the held the victim for two hours on Sunday. He allegedly cut the victim's hair with knives and kicked her, according to NECN.

Original Story

A 30-year old Reading man is being sought by police on charges of kidnapping, assault with a dangerous weapon, and other charges.

Brian English is described as having a medium build, 6-feet tall and weighing about 190 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and is believed to be driving a red Ford Explorer with the license plate 783-4D2.

If you have any information about English, contact the Reading Police at 781-944-1212.

Earlier this morning, there was a heavy police presence in the Hillside Road area and near the high school.

Police were called in from other towns, as well as from the state police, and roads in the area were shut down for a time on Sunday.

Shortly after noon, Reading Police posted online that they were responding to an emergency in the Hillside Road area that involved a heavy police presence and road closures.

According to police, it was an isolated, non-random incident and police believe the area to be secure and safe at this time.