Teenager arrested on suspicion of two offences after attempting to flee from police in Derbyshire town

An 18-year-old male from Birmingham was arrested in Heanor yesterday (Sunday, October 13) by officers from the Heanor Safer Neighbourhood Team.

A team spokesperson said: “Officers attended an address in Heanor following intelligence. The male inside decided he wasn't going to hang around to speak with officers and started jumping through gardens in a bid to escape.

“After a foot chase he was detained whilst hiding in a bush. A quantity of suspected class A drugs and cash were located.

”The male was arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession with the intent to supply class A drugs.

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“The investigation is ongoing and the male has since been released on bail, with strict conditions preventing him from entering Derbyshire.”