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Two women rescued a child who was kidnapped by his neighbour.

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Two women rescued a child who had been kidnapped by his neighbour.

Which one is correct and why?

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viva
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    Please take a look at this question which is related. I think it has the answer. If you don't find it satisfactory, please edit your question. –  Nov 15 '15 at 10:02

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Two women rescued a child who had been kidnapped by his neighbour

The action in the independent clause is set in the past and it's over (rescued, past simple). The kidnap happened before the rescue, so you use a past perfect (had been kidnapped).

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