Officers from the Proactive Targeting Team were alerted to a stolen motorcycle in the...

Published: 3:25 pm June 23, 2022
Updated: 7:12 am October 8, 2025
Despite Attempting To Evade Capture By Jumping Into A River, A Man Was Arrested On Suspicion Of Vehicle Theft

 

Officers from the Proactive Targeting Team were alerted to a stolen motorcycle in the Dartford area around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

When they caught up with the bike, the rider fled and jumped into the Mill Pond Road river, but he was quickly apprehended.

Following a search, a number of class A and B drugs were discovered.

A 20-year-old man from an unknown address was arrested on suspicion of auto theft and possession of class A and B drugs with intent to supply.

He has been released pending further investigation.

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