Police force entry into Malvern flat to arrest shoplifting suspect

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 16:39 · Archive

Police forced entry into a flat in Malvern after a 37-year-old man refused to answer the door.

Police forced entry into a flat on Pickersleigh Road in Malvern after a 37-year-old man hid inside and refused to answer the door. Officers from Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team arrested him in connection with a series of shoplifting offences reported in the area.

Police said the arrest was made in connection with several thefts reported locally, with the most recent alleged theft taking place at Sainsbury's shortly before officers attended the address. A spokesperson for Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team said the man was initially hiding inside the flat, but 'refused to come to the door, so officers forced entry and found the man inside'.

The man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

How it is being reported

• Police force entry into home after man tried 'hiding inside' to avoid officersThe man was arrested after police investigating a series of shoplifting offences in Malvern forced their way into a flat.Malvern Gazette · 27 Oct, 15:54
• Police force entry into home after man tried 'hiding inside' to avoid officersThe man was arrested after police investigating a series of shoplifting offences in Malvern forced their way into a flat.Worcester News · 27 Oct, 15:54

In this story: Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team · Pickersleigh Road · Malvern · Sainsbury's

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