Arrest made following proactive patrols by officers in the Forest of Dean

An arrest was made over the weekend following proactive patrols by officers in the Forest of Dean.

The South Neighbourhood Policing Team were carrying out patrols in the Coleford and Lydney areas on Sunday (4 May) when they were asked to search for a man who had failed to stop following a collision.

The collision had taken place on Albert Street in Lydney earlier in the day and the driver of a car had not stopped after colliding with a parked vehicle.

Initial searches for the man were unsuccessful however after some persistence and patience he was spotted by officers.

A foot chase ensued and a man was detained and arrested by PC Hale. A 19-year-old from Lydney was subsequently arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

He was later released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police or who has dashcam footage which they feel is relevant is asked to make contact.

Information can be submitted by completing the following online form quoting incident 319 of 4 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report

Officers will be taking part in increased patrols in Coleford following recent incidents in the town.