Golfer praised for 'tee-rific' help with immigration arrest in Doncaster

A golfer has been praised for his ‘tee-rific’ help with an immigration offence in Doncaster.
By Claire Lewis
Published 7th Sep 2020, 11:33 BST
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South Yorkshire Police said the golfer intervened when he saw a man trying to run off after being pulled over in a car near Doncaster Golf Club, Bawtry Road.

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A golfer has been praised for helping police officers make an arrest in Doncaster yesterdayA golfer has been praised for helping police officers make an arrest in Doncaster yesterday
A golfer has been praised for helping police officers make an arrest in Doncaster yesterday

The golfer managed to grab hold of the motorist, who was then arrested by chasing officers.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “We have arrested a man for immigration offences with help from a golfer.

“Officers pulled over a car on Bawtry Road, and the driver got out and tried to run away.

“Seeing what was happening, the man intervened and managed to grab hold of him.

“Tee-rific work all round.”

The suspect is set to be interviewed by immigration officials.

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Last week an illegal immigrant was arrested in Rotherham after being pulled over on Centenary Way in a BMW and being unable to account for £6,000 he was carrying.

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