Police swoop on Sandown as man chased and caught after daring escape bid
Helicopter Hunts Suspect Over Sandown
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police response teams scrambled to Sandown tonight, backed by the National Air Support Service helicopter. The chopper conducted multiple searches above Chichester Road and St Johns Crescent, tracking a suspect who fled on foot.
Suspect Apprehended After Alleyway Escape Attempt
A tense containment was set up on St Johns Crescent, where officers detained one suspect following a stop-and-search involving three others. Sources say the man broke away from the initial search, dashing through an alley and hiding in nearby bushes.
Police Units Join Forces for Arrest
The helicopter, initially on an unrelated patrol, lent crucial support alongside Armed Response and Road Policing officers who quickly took the man into custody. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Dog Unit pitched in too, along with response officers from Newport.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
