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Man arrested for various offences after police helicopter called to Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
13 May 2021 • 1.36pm
Man arrested for various offences after police helicopter called to Swindon

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A man’s been arrested after a vehicle failed to stop for police in Swindon.

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The National Police Air Service was called in from Bristol at the request of local officers following the incident near Greenbridge Retail Park at around 11am.

A vehicle believed to be involved was located and a man was arrested on suspicion of various offences.

Around a dozen police officers were reportedly attending a traveller incursion on the retail park at the time of the incident.

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“Officers carried out a search of the area and the car, a silver BMW, was located in Melville Close around half an hour later”, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.

Adding: “A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, going equipped to steal, possession of cannabis and failing to provide a specimen of breath.

“He is currently in custody at Gablecross Police Station.”


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