Van Driver Commended for Aiding Police in Suspect Apprehension
Quick Look
- A van driver in Margate, UK, has been commended for his quick thinking and assistance to an armed police officer, helping to apprehend a fleeing suspect after a chase on June 16.
- The driver provided a lift to the officer, enabling a swift pursuit and arrest.
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Why It Matters
A van driver in Margate assisted an armed police officer in chasing and apprehending a suspect who had fled the scene after an assault. The driver provided a lift to the officer, allowing for a swift pursuit.
A van driver who gave a lift to an armed police officer has been commended for helping catch a fleeing suspect.
Footage from the officer's body-worn camera shows the moment on 16 June when the motorist pulled over to help armed police chase down the suspect.
Kent Police said after initially evading arrest, the suspect had run toward Tivoli Road in Margate.
As the driver stopped, he told the officer: "Get in the back."
The officer got in and with the sliding door still open, he said: "Go, go, go! Cheers buddy. Follow that police officer."
As the driver sped off in the direction of the suspect, the officer continued giving him instructions.
After overtaking the suspect and another officer chasing him on foot, the van pulled over.
Jumping out, the armed officer trained his gun on the suspect and made the arrest.
The driver, who has not been named, had watched as heavily armed police struggled to keep up with the suspect as he fled the scene after an assault on High Street.
When the driver was thanked by the officer, he said: "I am just glad I could be of service. That was quite exhilarating."
Open Questions
- What was the nature of the assault?
- What led to the suspect evading arrest initially?
- What was the suspect's identity and charges?
