FOREST of Dean police carried out patrols on the evening of Sunday, May 4 in Lydney and Coleford, resulting in the arrest of a wanted man.

PC Hale from the Forest’s Neighbourhood Team arrested a 19-year-old man wanted for failing to stop after a road traffic collision, which took place on Albert Street earlier in the day.

Initial searches for the man were unsuccessful, however after some persistence and patience he was spotted by officers.

The man is currently being investigated on suspicion of taking a vehicle without the owner's consent (TWOC), being the driver of a vehicle which failed to stop after an RTC, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon.

He was later released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police or who has dashcam footage which they feel is relevant is asked to make contact.

Information can be submitted by completing the following online form quoting incident 319 on May 4.

The news comes following a series of successful patrols in the Forest of Dean by police.

More information can be found on the Forest Police team’s social media.