Margate van driver helps armed police officer catch fleeing suspect
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Margate van driver helps armed police officer catch fleeing suspect

26 Jun 2026 · Originally published 25 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Van driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect in Margate
A van driver in Margate stepped in to assist an armed police officer by offering him a lift during a foot chase on 16 June. By driving the officer ahead of the suspect, the motorist helped police secure an arrest that might otherwise have been difficult to achieve - a rare instance of a member of the public directly aiding an active pursuit.
Source: BBC News UK Kent
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