Suspected burglar found hiding in shed and drinking beer after police chase ended in Chipping Norton

A suspected burglar was found hiding in a shed and drinking beer after a police chase ended in Chipping Norton.

Officers used a drone and police dog to find the man after he dumped the car and ran away, leaving his passengers in the vehicle.

Thames Valley Police said the suspect was wanted for numerous burglaries and seven court warrants - and had failed to stop for police on various previous occasions.

So when they spotted him yesterday (Wednesday) driving with cloned number plates, they chased him once again.

Six traffic units joined the pursuit, which lasted 20 minutes and ended in Chipping Norton.

A police spokesperson said: "The driver decamped where we detained two persons within the vehicle.

"We utilised a drone and also police dog who located the driver hiding in a shed drinking a bottle of beer he’d found in the shed.

"He’s also been arrested for burglary to the shed and every other relevant offence."