Wanted Nottingham man arrested after failing to dupe police

Nottingham response officers recognised Aaron Lancaster as they passed him in a police car on Main Street in Bulwell on Saturday, May 6. An image of the 32-year-old’s image had been circulated to police officers after the man had failed to appear in court over drug offences.

The officers approached the man but he gave a false man when they attempted to question him to persuade them they were mistaken. A PCSO who had direct dealings with the suspect was called to the scene and they were able to confirm that he was the wanted man.

When the officers went to place handcuffs on the man, Lancaster ran off but was detained in the nearby Hazlehurst Gardens following a struggle with the officers. When he was searched, he was found to be in possession of heroin and methamphetamine.

Lancaster was remanded in custody and later appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday, May 8, charged with obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of their duty, common assault of an emergency worker, two counts of possession of a Class A drug and possession of a class C drug.

He pleaded guilty to all counts and will be sentenced at a later date.

Chief Inspector Arnie Ahmed, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Failing to appear in court is a serious offence and I am pleased we have been able to detain Lancaster.

“His efforts to outrun police failed miserably and he was found to be in possession of harmful drugs. Such illicit substances can have a devastating impact on communities, which is why we’re so committed to taking them off our streets and away from where they can do harm.

“We will continue to carry out proactive patrols as part of our ongoing efforts to clamp down on crime.”