The victim was walking on King Street between 8.30 and 9.30 last night when he was approached by the occupants of a light blue 06 D registration Ford Focus who bundled him into the car
He was subsequently assaulted but did not need to be hospitalised.
Superintendent Willie Leahy is heading up the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda station on 052 6177640.