A police horse chased down a wanted criminal through a busy high street in Blackburn, body-worn footage shows. Ben Cottam, 41, of no fixed address, was wanted on recall to prison when he was spotted by a mounted police officer during a patrol on Friday (16 January). After the officer asked Cottam to stop, the 41-year-old fled, with the officer following swiftly with PH Rufford. Cottam quickly realised he "didn't stand a chance against horse and rider", Lancashire Police said. The chase ended moments later, and Cottam was later remanded to HMP Preston after a short stay in custody.
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A police horse chased down a wanted criminal through a busy high street in Blackburn, body-worn footage shows.
Ben Cottam, 41, of no fixed address, was wanted on recall to prison when he was spotted by a mounted police officer during a patrol on Friday (16 January).
After the officer asked Cottam to stop, the 41-year-old fled, with the officer following swiftly with PH Rufford.
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