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Wanted man who mocked police on social media finally arrested in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
7 December 2017 | 2.50pm

Wanted by police: Lee Mapstone

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A man wanted for robbery and kidnap has finally been located by police.

Lee Mapstone, 36, who has been giving Wiltshire Police the run around for some time, was arrested at a Swindon address yesterday evening, Wednesday 6 December.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “He was arrested after being wanted on recall to prison for breaching his licence conditions. He was also wanted for robbery and kidnap and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates tomorrow morning in relation to this charge.”

READ MORE: One of Swindon’s most wanted men mocks the police on Facebook 

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