A lorry was ‘stripped’ by Wiltshire police officers at a truck stop yesterday (11 November).
The search came after Thames Valley Police were called to reports of a person jumping out the back of a lorry on the M4 approximately 60 miles away.
Officers in the Reading and Wokingham areas responded into the suburban village of Winnersh to hunt down the suspected illegal immigrant.
They located and detained a 17-year-old boy nearby. Due to his age, he has since been handed over to social services in Wokingham.
The lorry thought to be involved in the incident was later stopped by officers in Wiltshire.
The yellow Mercedes cab, seen pulling a large trailer full of goods, was pictured surrounded by Roads Policing Unit vehicles at Chippenham Pit Stop, in Draycot Cerne, just off junction 17 of the M4.
A witness described police as ‘stripping’ the lorry as they hunted for further suspects and ensured the cargo on board was legitimate.
Thames Valley Police told Wiltshire 999s that the incident will be “dealt with by immigration” moving forward.
