Portsmouth police arrest man over theft from North End Tesco Express that led to foot chase
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Police received a report of theft from the Tesco Express in London Road at 12.30pm, leading to a man being pursued by officers on foot. He got into a vehicle and tried to drive away – but he was detained.
A police van, a police car, and an ambulance were seen in Ophir Road, next to the supermarket.
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Hide AdA spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘A 33-year-old man from New Milton has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop, common assault, dangerous driving, drug-driving, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a Class A drug.’
The man is in custody.