Basingstoke foot chase leads to arrest and drug seizure
A Northampton man has been arrested following police pursuit
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.