A pair of men wanted for sexual offences have been caught by police.
Two men, both aged 28, wanted in connection with the offences in Newbury have been arrested in Devizes following a national appeal.
The pair had been seen in Wiltshire since the appeal was launched by Thames Valley Police on Thursday, June 13.
They were located following an extensive search involving dog and drone units.
Wiltshire Police Dogs shared on their social media: “Armed Response located one of the males and the second was located by PD Ash hiding under a bush , great teamwork everyone."
Two suspected offenders wanted for sexual offences in Thames Valley have been located by @WiltsSpecOps in Wiltshire yesterday. Armed Response located one of the males and the second was located by PD Ash hiding under a bush , great teamwork everyone. pic.twitter.com/m6f5lQfUyS
— Wilts Police Dogs (@wiltspolicedogs) June 25, 2024
A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “Two men who were wanted in connection with sexual offences in Newbury have now been arrested in Devizes following a national appeal.
“The pair, both aged 28, had been sighted in Wiltshire since the appeal was launched by Thames Valley Police on 13 June. They are now in police custody.
“They were located following an extensive intelligence led search involving dog and drone units, with the help of the public.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel