Update: Toronto police had initially released the name and photo of a 17-year-old suspect sought in this case. Judicial authorization to identify the boy has now expired and he can no longer be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

A man charged in relation to what police have called a gang-related kidnapping of two teenagers appeared in court today.

Michael Hollinger, 51, faces charges of kidnapping, assault with a weapon and obstructing police. He will appear again in court on May 2 for a bail hearing, and will have an American Sign Language interpreter.

Police say two 17-year-old boys were kidnapped after an alleged gang-related shooting inside a condo tower in the area of Front Street and Blue Jays Way, in downtown Toronto, on April 18.

Police said the victims had been tied to chairs, beaten and forced to perform sex acts. Police said they were also forced to play Russian Roulette with a handgun.

The boys were released on April 21 after a family member paid a ransom, said police.

Three other men and a teenage boy have already been arrested in connection to the case. They face more than two dozen weapons-related charges and one kidnapping charge.

Police have also issued Canada-wide warrants for two others: Lincoln Anthony Richards, 23, and a 17-year-old boy.

They are believed to be armed and dangerous so police say not to approach them but call 911 if they are seen.