Knife Crime Squad Nab Suspect After Car Chase in Nottingham
Officers from Nottingham’s City Knife Crime Team spotted a suspicious vehicle during a patrol in Sneinton at 11.40am on Tuesday, 11 July.
Suspect Flees But Is Caught in Nearby Street
The car was stopped on Hardstaff Road, but the driver made a run for it. Police chased him down and arrested the suspect on Shrewsbury Street.
A knife was found abandoned on the ground near where he was caught.
Tobias Rhule Charged Over Knife and Vehicle Offences
Twenty-year-old Tobias Rhule, from Lord Street, Nottingham, now faces charges for carrying a knife in public and using a vehicle without insurance or a licence.
Rhule appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 12 July, and is set to return to Nottingham Crown Court on 5 September 2023.
Police Praise Team’s Vigilance
“Proactive car stops like this are a vital part of what we do,” said PC Ken Tinley of Nottinghamshire Police’s City Knife Crime Team.
“Staying alert on patrol helps us remove dangerous weapons from Nottingham’s streets and keep the public safe.”
