Footage has emerged showing the moment a 15-year-old boy was arrested following a police chase in Kempsey.
The incident, captured on video and shared by West Mercia Police, shows officers pursuing the teenager on foot through woodland before detaining him.
Police said the boy was wanted on suspicion of robbery and theft at the time of the chase. The footage shows the suspect attempting to evade officers by running through a wooded area, but he is eventually caught and arrested.
The clip, described as “quite dramatic” by witnesses, highlights the efforts of officers as they track the teenager across uneven terrain before bringing the pursuit to an end.
Following his arrest, the 15-year-old was taken into custody. Police have not released further details about charges at this stage.
West Mercia Police regularly use specialist units and tracking methods to locate suspects who attempt to flee, particularly in rural areas like Kempsey.
The video has since circulated widely online, drawing attention to the challenges officers face when dealing with suspects on the run.
