Two young boys kidnapped from home by masked men

Police say the motives behind the kidnapping are not yet known

Police were called to an address on Dundonald Street following reports a man had been bitten by a dog (Getty Images )

Two young boys were kidnapped by masked men, who broke into a house and ordered them into a van on New Year's Eve.

The boys, aged six and 10, were then driven around by three men for several minutes, before being allowed to get out of the van, believed to be a Ford Transit.

They then ran back home to Hemming Way on the Britwell estate in Slough.

Police say the motives behind the kidnapping are not yet known, but both boys were unharmed during the ordeal.

Detective Inspector Nicola Hurdley of Thames Valley Police said: "Officers are currently patrolling in the area and anyone who has any concerns can approach officers and speak to them," she said.

"The incident itself only lasted for several minutes and violence was not used against either victim.

"However, it is understandably upsetting for them and their relatives, given their young age, and officers are currently providing support to them."

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.