Armed Prison Fugitive Attacks Cops Over Video Game Trip During Lockdown!
In a wild showdown, two brave officers were attacked by Clint Butler, a wanted armed robber who claimed he was out lockdown shopping for the latest Call of Duty game. The shocking catch? Butler had escaped from prison and was on the run.
Fugitive Kicks Officer in the Groin
Clint Butler, 36, didn’t go quietly. When PCs Mark Owen and Allison Brown questioned him in Birmingham city centre, Butler suddenly lashed out, kicking PC Owen in the groin before punching PC Brown in the face. The officers quickly restrained him with incapacitant spray and called for backup.
From Video Games to Prison Cells
Initially giving a fake name and admitting to carrying cannabis, Butler finally confessed to escaping from HMP Spring Hill, where he was serving a 17-year sentence for robbery and firearms crimes. He fled around midnight on November 28 last year, with Thames Valley Police issuing a warning to the public not to approach him.
Swift Justice After Daring Escape
Thanks to quick police work and body-worn cameras capturing every moment, Butler was arrested and handed 13 months for absconding and another six months for assaulting officers. He’s now back behind bars.
Supt Nick Rowe said: “This was great work by our officers, acting on instinct that there was something not quite right and then challenging the men. The situation escalated really quickly, but both PCs put their training to good effect by restraining Butler and keeping him safely in handcuffs.”
“It’s a mystery why he risked returning to prison just to buy a video game during lockdown. Big thanks to the security staff who assisted.”
Building Community Trust Through Transparency
This arrest comes as a new report praises West Midlands police’s use-of-force practices. To strengthen community ties, neighbourhood policing units have launched public scrutiny panels, inviting local leaders and youth workers to review video footage and use-of-force data every quarter. This openness aims to build trust and safer communities.
