Gosport police celebrate capture of fugitive who fled country to avoid justice by posting picture

By Steve Deeks

Published 24th May 2023, 18:06 BST

Updated 24th May 2023, 18:06 BST

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Gosport police celebrated the capture of a fugitive who fled the country to avoid justice by posting a picture on social media.

Officers swarmed to Weevil Lane at around 6pm on Monday after receiving a tip-off that a wanted man was back in the UK. A 31-year-old man from Blackpool who dodged a court appearance was given a surprise when officers then arrested him.

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Gosport police posted on social media: ‘Team East acted on some information to secure the arrest of a person who had recently arrived back into the UK. Escaping abroad doesn't always evade justice.’

Police arrest fugitive in Gosport. Pic Hants police

Police arrest fugitive in Gosport. Pic Hants police

A police spokesman added: ‘At about 6pm in Weevil Lane, Gosport, police arrested a 31-year-old man from Blackpool who was wanted after failing to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court.’

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