Wanted man found hiding in transit van in illegal Whaddon encampment
Officers from the Buckingham neighbourhood team attended a report of an unauthorised encampment near to Whaddon village in the Buckingham District this morning.
But they found more than they bargained for, as they discovered a Scottish fugitive stowed away in the back of a Ford Transit Van.
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Hide AdA statement from TVP said: "We are working with the Local Authority as this is on highway land and there is a large amount of suspected fly-tipping in the locality.
"The team also located a 41 year old male hiding in the back of a Ford Transit van.
"He was promptly arrested on suspicion of being wanted for a number of offences in Scotland.
"His vehicle was also seized believed to be involved in crime.
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Hide Ad"Investigations [are] ongoing at this time, however please do not be alarmed if there is an increased policing presence in the Whaddon locality."
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