Patrolling officers attempted to stop a motorcyclist shortly after 2 a.m. on Friday, 3 February 2023, on suspicion that the vehicle was stolen. The suspect did not stop, resulting in a chase involving multiple units.
The driver was accused of driving recklessly after allegedly running red lights, driving the wrong way on a road, and speeding on a public footpath. The bike was stopped by Kent Police on Littlebrook Road.
The suspect fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by a police helicopter at a nearby address. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect’s motorbike, as well as another found at the property, had been reported stolen.
A 21-year-old man is being held in custody, and investigations are ongoing.
