Wanted man's fart gives him away after police chase near Doncaster

Breaking wind in public is always embarrassing - but it proved particularly costly for a wanted man on the run from police near Doncaster.
By Robert Cumber
Published 9th May 2020, 21:18 BST
Updated 9th May 2020, 21:18 BST
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Nottinghamshire Police attended an address in Brookside Walk in Harworth, near Doncaster, on Thursday, in connection with a warrant.

He was hiding after being chased by through woodland in the early hours of Thursday, May 7, when his flatulence gave him away and he was detained.

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Police in Worksop tracked down a wanted man after his flatulence gave him awayPolice in Worksop tracked down a wanted man after his flatulence gave him away
Police in Worksop tracked down a wanted man after his flatulence gave him away

PC Dean Fenton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: 'I was almost out of wind running but luckily the offender still had some.

“I heard him letting rip and followed the noises to a bush.”

Another man was found hiding in a small space behind a fireplace at the house in Brookside Walk.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after failing to appear at court and a 30-year old man was arrested after he was wanted, both in relation to other matters.