Armed policeman hitches lift with van driver to chase down suspect
Bodycam footage shows the driver’s lift helped officers catch a 43-year-old suspect after a serious assault report, police said.
- On June 16, a van driver in Margate assisted Police pursuing a suspect by allowing an Armed officer to board his vehicle, enabling rapid pursuit and arrest.
- Police arrived at a property on Margate High Street following reports of a serious assault, discovering a 43-year-old man with stab wounds shortly after midday on Tuesday, June 16.
- After the suspect fled toward Tivoli Road, the driver positioned his vehicle to corner the individual, allowing an Armed officer to leap from the vehicle and execute the arrest.
- Will Lay publicly thanked the driver on Friday, stating the arrest "may not have been possible" without his assistance and recommending him for a formal commendation.
- Police emphasized the driver's contribution to community safety, describing his actions as "quick and selfless" and highlighting the vital role of public assistance in managing high-stakes situations.
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A selfless driver rushed to the aid of an armed police officer in Kent.
Hero Van Driver Helps Catch Fleeing Suspect in Wild Viral Video
(Screengrab via X) A van driver who pulled over to give a tactical police officer a lift during a foot chase has been praised after helping officers catch a suspect who had fled following an alleged assault in England. Viral body-worn camera footage released by Kent Police captured the dramatic pursuit through Margate on June 16 after a suspect escaped officers and ran down the road. Praise has been heaped on a van driver who gave an impromptu …
An armed officer apprehends a suspect thanks to a helpful citizen in a minibus. Watch the video on VRT NWS: news.
Armed police officer hitches lift with van driver to chase down suspect
A Kent van driver gave an impromptu lift to armed officers chasing a suspect in Margate. Officers were visiting a property in the High Street just after midday on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, after receiving reports of a serious assault in the area. When officers arrived, a wanted suspect evaded them and fled on foot towards Tivoli Road. A passing motorist stopped and told a pursuing armed officer to get in the back of his van. They caught up with the…
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