Men Arrested as Stolen Motor Home Recovered in Water Orton

Three men have been arrested by police in Water Orton after officers on routine patrol in the early hours of Saturday (3 October) morning spotted a motor home that had been stolen from West Midlands.

As officers approached the vehicle three men fled and were arrested following a lengthy foot chase.

A 47-year-old man from Dudley, a 22-year-old man from Solihull and a 22-year-old man from Birmingham were all arrested on suspicion of theft. All three have been released under investigation for these offences while enquiries continue.

Officers seized a knuckle duster and the 22-year-old man from Birmingham was later charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He will appear at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court on 6 November 2020.

Anyone with information that could help police with their ongoing enquiries can call 101 quoting incident 49 of 3 October 2020. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.