Officer uses drug dealer's own bike to catch him
Briefly

Justice Oyedokun, aged 22, was apprehended by police on December 9, 2023, in Greenwich, London, after fleeing and leaving his bicycle behind. Officers, led by Sgt Alan Cooley, utilized the abandoned bike to pursue Oyedokun and successfully arrested him shortly thereafter. In addition to the arrest, police discovered cannabis he had hidden. On January 20, 2025, Oyedokun received an eight-month prison sentence after confessing to possession with intent to supply a Class B drug. The incident underscores the effective use of police resources in rural crime fighting efforts.
Justice Oyedokun, 22, was stopped by officers on Romney Road in Greenwich, south-east London. He ran from officers, leaving his bike behind.
Sgt Alan Cooley then got on the suspect's bike and pursued him, catching up with him a few minutes later when he was arrested.
On 20 January 2025, Oyedokun was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.
Officers were also able to find drugs he'd hidden in the process after they arrested him, leading to his conviction.
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