Polish man wanted by Interpol arrested in West Reading
A Polish man wanted by Interpol was arrested by police last night following an hour-long chase through West Reading.
The 27-year-old fled after being stop checked by Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Ella Botkowska at 10.15pm on Tuesday.
Officers from the Oxford Road neighbourhood team set off in hot pursuit and were quickly assisted by sniffer dogs and the police helicopter.
The chase continued through Catherine Street and Curzon Street before he was arrested at 11.30pm and taken into custody.
The Polish national – wanted by Interpol on assault and fraud charges – has been handed over to City of Westminster police.
Neighbourhood specialist officer PC Richard Carter said: “This is a great result which shows really good team work.
"Because of PCSO Botkowska’s stop and search we were able to arrest a man who is wanted by Interpol on serious assault and fraud offences.
“She reacted very quickly, contacting the control room and getting the resources that were needed.
“Quite a few fences were damaged in the pursuit so we would like to reassure residents in the area who may have been concerned about what was going on last night that the suspect is now in custody.
“It was not an easy search, it was dark and he was moving pretty fast, which is why the assistance from the police dogs and helicopter teams is invaluable in cases like this.” Link
The 27-year-old fled after being stop checked by Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Ella Botkowska at 10.15pm on Tuesday.
Officers from the Oxford Road neighbourhood team set off in hot pursuit and were quickly assisted by sniffer dogs and the police helicopter.
The chase continued through Catherine Street and Curzon Street before he was arrested at 11.30pm and taken into custody.
The Polish national – wanted by Interpol on assault and fraud charges – has been handed over to City of Westminster police.
Neighbourhood specialist officer PC Richard Carter said: “This is a great result which shows really good team work.
"Because of PCSO Botkowska’s stop and search we were able to arrest a man who is wanted by Interpol on serious assault and fraud offences.
“She reacted very quickly, contacting the control room and getting the resources that were needed.
“Quite a few fences were damaged in the pursuit so we would like to reassure residents in the area who may have been concerned about what was going on last night that the suspect is now in custody.
“It was not an easy search, it was dark and he was moving pretty fast, which is why the assistance from the police dogs and helicopter teams is invaluable in cases like this.” Link
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