Man arrested on suspicion of Cheltenham aggravated burglary
Police climbed garden fences while chasing a suspect
A man's been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in Cheltenham, after police found him in the garden of a property.
Officers were called to an incident in progress in Sydenham Road South at around 2.00am today (Friday 23rd May).
Three men were seen looking into houses and cars before entering the back garden of one address.
Two officers on patrol saw a man was seen climbing the fence of a neighbouring property.
Officers gave chase over the fence and pursued him on foot, catching and arresting him.
A search of the man revealed he was carrying a knife.
A 47 year old man from Cheltenham arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of a pointed article or blade remains in custody while enquiries are continuing.
There's an appeal for anyone with information to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting reference number 25 of 23rd May.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.