CC Dave Thompson takes dip in canal after pursuit resulting in arrest

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson was the subject of online banter after falling in a canal following a chase on Wednesday (1 July) evening which resulted in an arrest.

West Midlands Chief Constable Dave Thompson

CC Thompson was on patrol with the Ladywood neighbourhood team in Birmingham when a report of a 16-year-old being robbed came in. Officers chased the suspects and CC Thompson went to retrieve a bag  thrown into the canal by Northbrook...