Basingstoke foot chase leads to arrest and drug seizure

A Northampton man has been arrested following police pursuit

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 10th Apr 2026
Last updated 10th Apr 2026

A man from Northampton has been arrested after police found drugs and cash following a foot pursuit in Basingstoke.

Officers were on patrol in the Oakridge area on Thursday 9th April when they noticed suspected drug-related activity around 4pm.

When approached, a man attempted to flee but was arrested after a short chase.

Police found cannabis and a significant amount of cash during a search.

The arrested man, aged 40, is suspected of being involved in the supply of a Class A drug and possession of a Class B controlled drug.

He has been released on bail with conditions to allow for further investigation.

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