Pontefract’s ‘most wanted’ suspect arrested after jumping from window
He was arrested over 14 offences
Pontefract’s ‘most wanted’ suspect has been arrested on suspicion of committing a string of offences.
A tip-off led Pontefract and Knottingley Neighbourhood Policing Team to an address in Chequerfield in Pontefract, West Yorkshire Police said on Thursday (October 29).
A man attempted to run from the house by jumping from an upstairs window, but was arrested, the force said.
The suspect has been arrested for 14 offences, including assault on a police officer.
A police spokesperson said: “Acting on community intelligence an adult male who was wanted for 14 offences including an assault on a police officer and numerous theft offences was tracked down at an address in Chequerfield.
“The male attempted to flee from the address by jumping from an upstairs window but was unsuccessful as he was effectively detained to the floor by the team and his arrest was made.”