Brother of suspect in UK model kidnap plot denies involvement- lawyer

A man accused of being part of a plot to kidnap a British model in Italy denied any involvement in the alleged scheme, his lawyer told a London court on Thursday.

Michal Herba, 36, is accused of being part of a plot to abduct, kidnap and detain model Chloe Ayling between July 11 and 17.

His brother Lukasz Pawel Herba has already been arrested in Italy.

"The offences took place relatively recently. No evidence has been served in this case. Mr Herba denies involvement," lawyer Katherine Newey said during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Michal Herba, who was arrested on a European arrest warrant on Wednesday, made no application for bail. His full extradition hearing will take place on Sept. 25.

Ayling has told Italian police she had been held captive for six days after being lured to a photo shoot in Italy last month where she was kidnapped.

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