A wanted man has been arrested after he was spotted by an off-duty officer on the platform of a Northumberland railway station.
On Thursday, a 37-year-old man was arrested in relation to a warrant which had been issued for failure to attend court. He was spotted by a constable from one of Northumbria Police's Northern Response Teams as he waited to board a carriage at Prudhoe Railway Station.
Concerned that the train would leave before back-up arrived, the officer also worked with a guard on the platform to briefly halt the train's departure as his colleagues were en-route. On their arrival, the man was taken into police custody and will now appear before the courts.
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Chief Inspector Philip Mcconville of Northumbria Police, said: "Following outstanding work by our off-duty officer, a wanted suspect has now been arrested. The officer’s actions show that we are never fully off-duty and are ready and willing to respond when needed.
"His colleagues were on the scene within minutes to arrest the suspect swiftly and safely, with minimum disruption to members of the public. I’d also like to thank our colleagues on the railway platform who assisted the officer.
"This case should serve as a reminder to those trying to evade capture that we will always be looking to track you down."
Anybody who sees anything suspicious in their area is asked to report it via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101. If a crime is taking place, or in an emergency, always ring 999.
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