Wanted fugitive arrested on Sunderland's Wearmouth Bridge
A wanted fugitive suspected of having breached his bail conditions was spotted on Wearmouth Bridge and arrested.
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Northumbria Police were called to reports a wanted fugitive had been located in the area on Friday, November 27, and officers arrested a 27-year-old man.
One lane of the northbound carriageway was closed while officers made the arrest and was reopened shortly after.
A force spokesperson said: “Shortly before 7.50am today we received information about a wanted fugitive suspected to have breached his bail conditions.
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Hide Ad“The 27-year-old man was located walking on the Wearmouth Bridge and was placed under arrest. He remains in custody at this time.”