Drugs crime suspect flees but is caught

The 19-year-old, from Birmingham, was one of three arrested on suspicion of possession of ecstasy at the Global Gathering festival over the weekend. Because of concerns for his health, he was taken to Warwick Hospital. He escaped through a window on Sunday afternoon and following an extensive search involving officers, dogs and a helicopter, he was arrested again and taken to Leamington police station.

The other two men arrested on Saturday, aged 33 and 30 and also from Birmingham, were also taken to Leamington and have been released on bail.

Officers recorded 212 drugs offences at this year’s dance music festival - which is held at Long Marston Airfield, compared to 169 in 2012, which included eight arrests for possession with intent to supply, 136 cautions issued on site for possession (37 for cannabis, 39 for cocaine, 46 for ecstasy, six for ketamine, six for mephedrone and two for amphetamine) and seven off site, as well as 61 warnings for possession of cannabis.

Two people were arrested for possession of offensive weapons and have been charged to appear at court, and other crimes reported included 52 thefts from the person, 18 thefts from tents, six assaults, eight robberies, three thefts from cars and three arrests in relation to counterfeit currency.