At around 3.45am on Sunday 20 November 2022, patrols were called to a report that a shed had been broken into in Lavender Hill. A man was identified during a search of the area and chased on foot by a constable who was assisted by two members of the public. He was eventually detained nearby and arrested.
It is alleged a catapult had been fired during the pursuit and that prior to police attendance the weapon had also been used to cause criminal damage to a property.