Two Arrests After Suspicious Incident In Hereford

Two men were arrested in the early hours of this morning (14 September) after police were called to a suspicious incident in Hereford.

At just after 12.50am, a member of the public called West Mercia Police to report two men acting suspiciously by a vehicle at Addison Court on Edgar Street.

Police officers based in Hereford immediately responded to the call but the two men made off on foot just before officers arrived at the scene.

On arriving at the scene officers found a Ford Ranger vehicle with a catalytic converter partially cut off and a thorough search of the area immediately took place.

A short time later two men were arrested nearby on suspicion of interference with a motor vehicle.

Speaking about this incident, Detective Inspector Martyn Barnes said:

"The two men we arrested early this morning are aged 23 and 30 and they remain in custody in Hereford at the present time.

"I would like to thank the member of the public who called us to report this incident and it just goes to show how important it is for people to call us immediately if they see anything suspicious.

"The help of the public is vital if we are to continue to tackle crime in the county and I would ask anyone who sees anything like this that concerns them to call us as soon as they can.

"Meanwhile, anyone who believes they may have information about the incident at Addison Court this morning is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident number 16S 140912.

"Alternatively, please remember that Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Issued: Friday 14 September 2012