Leeds North East police officer slips on ice when chasing shoplifter

A Police Community Support officer from the North East Leeds team has slipped on the ice whilst chasing a shoplifter.

By Immy Share

Published 4th Jan 2021, 16:45 BST

PCSO 211 Jordan Coulthard was "within inches" of grabbing the shoplifter when he slipped on icy stairs.

The officer cut his hand, grazed his elbow and bust his nose as the shoplifter got away.

PCSO Coulthard did not manage to catch the man, but luckily came away with no broken bones.

He has muddy trousers and is a "tad sore".

The officer tweeted: "Second shift back and I have my first injury of 2021.

"Chasing a shoplifter and just as I’m within inches from grabbing him, I decide to slip on the icy stairs and cut my hand, graze my elbow and bust my nose.

"All okay, no broken bones...just muddy trousers!"