Man arrested on suspicion of burglary in Cheltenham following chase by police

Police have arrested a man in Cheltenham on suspicion of aggravated burglary after finding him in the garden of the property trying to run away from the scene.

Officers were called to a burglary in progress on Sydenham Road South shortly after 2am this morning, Friday 23 May. Three men were witnessed looking into houses and cars before entering the back garden of one address.

Two officers on patrol in an adjacent street immediately headed for the scene and a man was seen climbing the fence of a neighbouring property.

Officers gave chase over the fence and pursued him on foot, and were able to catch and arrest him. A search of the man revealed he was carrying a knife.

A 47-year-old man from Cheltenham was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of a pointed article or blade. He remains in custody while enquiries are continuing.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information about the incident, or who has CCTV which they believe to be relevant, to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact Gloucestershire Police through the website, quoting incident 25 of 23 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/