A man who police said was wanted for two years was arrested on suspicion of stalking after using fake names to avoid capture. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that several knives were also found during the arrest.
Arrest Details
The arrest took place on Friday morning outside the Greater Manchester area. The man was described as uncompliant when officers detained him. An image released by GMP shows the man being led away to a waiting van to be taken into custody for questioning.
In a Facebook post, GMP Chorlton and Didsbury stated: "Following relentless work from our Neighbourhood Tasking Team, a man was arrested this morning for stalking with fear of violence and other violent offences."
Two-Year Manhunt
The post added: "The arrest follows a range of tactics employed by the team to locate the man, who had been wanted for two years. The suspect believed he could target the vulnerable victim throughout this time. Despite him using fake names and other ploys to throw the team off, these proved useless in the end."
Police said the man used fake names to evade capture, but the team's persistent efforts led to his apprehension. The victim, described as vulnerable, was allegedly targeted by the suspect over the two-year period.
Knives Found and Custody
Upon his arrest, which occurred outside Greater Manchester, officers found several knives. The man was uncompliant, and the team quickly escorted him to a waiting van. He remains in custody for questioning.
No further details have been released, and the man's age has not been disclosed. GMP continues to investigate the case.
