A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a dramatic chase by police through Trowbridge town centre.

The arrest in the Lloyds Bank car park in Church Street followed reports that a motorcycle had been stolen from Manley Close at 12.45pm on Saturday (October 14).

Wiltshire Times: Police gave chase on foot before catching and arresting the suspect in Church Street. Photo; Trevor Porter70284-1Police gave chase on foot before catching and arresting the suspect in Church Street. Photo; Trevor Porter70284-1 (Image: Trevor Porter)

Officers are reported to have chased the suspect on foot from the Timbrell Street area into Union Street and Church Street, where the man was arrested.

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A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle after a motorbike was stolen on Saturday.

“Officers were called to a report that a motorbike had been stolen from Manley Close at 12.45pm.

“The bike was later located by officers and the man, from Bristol, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a vehicle and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

“He has been released on conditional bail while enquiries are ongoing.”