Kent van driver praised for giving lift to armed officer chasing suspect
Bodycam footage captures moment motorist pulls over to help police officer and calls: ‘Get in the back’
TL;DR
- A van driver in Kent gave a lift to an armed police officer chasing a suspect.
- The incident occurred on 16 June, captured on the officer's bodycam.
- The motorist pulled over and offered the officer a ride in the van.
- The driver sped off at high speed, following the officer's directions.
- The suspect was fleeing after an alleged serious assault in Margate.
- The driver's actions enabled officers to apprehend the suspect.
- Police praised the driver's quick and selfless actions, calling him responsible and public-spirited.