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Watch as van driver gives armed police a lift to help catch suspect during dramatic Kent chase

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June 26, 2026

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Watch as van driver gives armed police a lift to help catch suspect during dramatic Kent chase

Bodycam footage shows the motorist pulling over as armed Kent Police officers pursued a wanted man in Thanet before telling one officer: Get in the back

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RTÉ News

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· Jun 26, 2026

UK van driver gives lift to armed police chasing suspect

Body-worn video footage has captured the moment a van driver in the UK pulled over to help armed police chase down a suspect as he threatened to get away.

CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

Van driver gives armed officer a lift to chase suspect

Bodycam video released by police in Kent, England shows a van driver offering armed officers a lift when they chased down a fleeing suspect. #CNN #News

Breitbart News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Need a Lift? Van Driver Gives Police Officer Ride to Catch Suspect

A man gave a Kent Police Officer a lift in his van in the U.K. in order to overtake and catch a fleeing suspect. #shorts

Latestly.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Viral Video Shows Van Driver Giving Armed Police Officer a Lift During Foot Chase, Helps Catch Fleeing Suspect

A van driver in East Kent, England, is being hailed as a local hero after stopping his vehicle to help armed police officers chase down a fleeing suspect. The dramatic incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, with many praising the driver's quick thinking and willingness to assist law enforcement.

BBC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Watch: Driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect

The chase was caught on camera as the motorist pulled over to help in Margate.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bodycam shows driver offering armed police a lift mid-chase

Bodycam video showing a van driver offering an armed officer a lift to catch a fleeing suspect has gone viral in the UK.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Man drives off with Honda Civic during test drive at Shah Alam car dealership

SHAH ALAM, July 12 — Police are hunting a man who drove off with a Honda Civic car during a test drive...

Daily Mail

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mystery van hero of Margate who helped armed police catch suspect by giving them a lift goes viral 

Mystery van hero of Margate who helped armed police catch suspect by giving them a lift goes viral

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bodycam shows driver offering armed police a lift mid-chase | AJ #shorts

Police bodycam video showing a van driver offering an armed officer a lift to catch a fleeing suspect has gone viral in the UK. Kent Police have praised the driver for his ‘selfless actions’. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 26, 2026

Watch incredible moment van driver helps armed police catch suspect

‘That was quite exhilarating’ The incredible moment an everyday van driver helped armed police catch a suspect has been going viral online – and for good reason because it’s absolutely class. We’ve all been there, playing over those scenarios in our minds where we think ‘what would I do in a situation of great importance’. []

The West Australian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lawless hoons on notice as police flag pursuit policy changes – report

A decade after implementing a ‘no pursuit policy’, Victoria’s top cop says a more robust approach is needed to chase criminals.

DailyNewsHungary

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· Jun 29, 2026

15-year-old boy, 14-year-old girl steal van and try to flee at 180 km/h – video, photos

The teenager couple tried to speed away, but the police conducted an exemplary chase. hungarianpolice police chase crime Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/teenager-couple-tried-to-flee-with-stolen-van/

ArcaMax

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· Jun 21, 2026

40 people died in Florida police pursuits in 4 years. A look at the data

The question of whether police should chase a driver often boils down to one main consideration: Does immediately catching the suspect outweigh the risk a pursuit poses to the public? Most of the time, experts say, the answer is no. Between 2020...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Polis kesan lelaki pandu secara berbahaya sebelum rempuh dua kenderaan lain

PETALING JAYA: Polis sedang mengesan seorang lelaki dipercayai memandu secara berbahaya sebelum merempuh dua kenderaan lain dan melarikan diri dalam kejadian di Lebuhraya Persekutuan pada 20 Jun lalu. Video mengenai kejadian tular di media sosial pada 7.45 malam tadi sebelum siasatan lanjut dijalankan polis. Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya Asisten Komisioner Shamsudin Mamat berkata, siasatan ... Read more The post Polis kesan lelaki pandu secara berbahaya sebelum rempuh dua kenderaan lain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

Watchdog Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

Widow’s Power Move Jolts Murder Case

The fight over how quickly the courts should move in the Charlie Kirk murder case is not just about timing; it is about how a victim’s family, armed with unusually extensive evidence, is trying to force a system built for caution to finally make a decision. Key Points Erika Kirk and the Kirk family argue []

TheGamer

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· Jul 10, 2026

Pokemon Thieves Officially Arrested After $95,000 Heist

Two brothers were caught on camera fleeing the scene of a break-in after their getaway van broke down, forcing them to push it.

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Erika Kirk demands ‘speedy’ trial as judge dawdles

Erika Kirk demands 'speedy' trial as judge dawdles...Click to read more

PBD Podcast

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Judge's Reaction To The Charlie Kirk Video Says Everything

Courtroom footage from the Charlie Kirk murder trial captures the moment the judge watches the video of the shooting for the first time, and the reaction on his face is what the Home Team zeroes in on. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

Twitchy

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· Jul 10, 2026

Bats**t ISN'T a Good Look? Who Knew? Megyn Kelly Suddenly Calling Out Kirk Conspiracies BACKFIRES (Watch)

Bats**t ISN'T a Good Look? Who Knew? Megyn Kelly Suddenly Calling Out Kirk Conspiracies BACKFIRES (Watch)

Fark

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· Jun 29, 2026

Car chase ends in crash and arrest of felony suspect in Belfair. Prosecutors expect an easy conviction, based on the fresh prints [Dumbass]

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RedState

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· Jul 10, 2026

New Courtroom Video Allegedly Shows Charlie Kirk's Killer Taking the Shot

New Courtroom Video Allegedly Shows Charlie Kirk's Killer Taking the Shot

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

Never-Before-Seen Footage Reveals Moments Before And After Kirk Assassination

Never-before-seen security footage played Tuesday during a preliminary hearing in the murder case against Tyler Robinson appeared to show Robinson walking with what authorities described as a “limp” just minutes before the shooting. “UVU prosecutors just presented this footage of Tyler Robinson arriving on campus for the third time, just minutes before the shooting,” Blake ...

People.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk’s Parents Leave Courtroom as Police Officer Describes Moment He Was Killed

Prosecutors are presenting evidence at a preliminary hearing for Robinson, who is accused of killing Kirk

Spiked

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· Jul 6, 2026

How Britain’s cops became the armed wing of wokeness

The post How Britain’s cops became the armed wing of wokeness appeared first on spiked.

9 News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Moment getaway car nearly hits pedestrian on busy Melbourne street | 9 News Australia

Police have released confronting footage of the moment a getaway car nearly hits a pedestrian, while speeding away from a deadly underworld shooting. #9News

Daily Dot

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· Jun 28, 2026

Young Men Try to Scam a Taxi by Running Off on the Fare; A Kind Stranger Stepped In – “Lesson Learned”

A video circulating on X shows a passerby stepping in during a disagreement between a taxi driver and two teenagers after they allegedly attempted to leave without paying their fare. The video, based out of Windsor, Ontario, is currently going viral on X with over 500,000 views since it was posted yesterday afternoon. It begins Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Young Men Try to Scam a Taxi by Running Off on the Fare; A Kind Stranger Stepped In – “Lesson Learned” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 25, 2026

Two arrested for separate attacks on women riding their bikes

Dutch police have arrested one man and a teenager in connection with separate incidents involving young women on bikes. In...

Dexerto

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· Jul 10, 2026

Police swarm innocent man after AI cameras incorrectly mark his car as stolen

An innocent driver was surrounded by police after AI-powered surveillance cameras incorrectly linked his Range Rover to a stolen license plate.

India Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Video: Railway cop beats passenger, drags him by hair at Surat station

Video: Railway cop beats passenger, drags him by hair at Surat station

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Brothers allegedly carjack delivery driver and break into family homes

Two brothers have allegedly led police on a manhunt across Brisbane, accused of carjacking a delivery driver and breaking into multiple family homes.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 8, 2026

Los Angeles police chase ends in deadly crash, 1 arrested

One driver was killed and another was arrested after a high-speed police chase ended in a deadly crash in South Los Angeles on May 23, video footage released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows. Read more at KTLA.com. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

21 Jump Street Team Reveals Why They’re Skipping a Sequel for the New Movie, Will It Confuse Fans?

Sony Pictures 21 Jump Street was the movie that solidified Phil Lord and Chris Miller as a hit directorial team, after getting their big break with the animated cult-classic, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Not only did the pair dust off the Jump Street TV franchise of the late 1980s/early 1990s, but they also helped usher []

The Standard

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· Jul 3, 2026

CCTV images released after two women sexually assaulted at London Bridge station

Anyone who recognises the man in the images is asked to contact British Transport Police

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