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

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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

Date - 3rd July 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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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...

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