A stolen Land Rover that was located near Wycombe helped police arrest a suspect wanted in connection with a serious crime in Northern Ireland.

Officers in the Chepping area were alerted to a suspicious abandoned vehicle blocking a service road on Friday.

Upon finding the black Land Rover, checks on the vehicle showed that it was reported stolen.

Further inquiries revealed that the car was possibly linked to a person who was wanted in Northern Ireland in connection with a serious assault.

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A team of Wycombe-based officers located the suspect and caught them following a short chase on foot.

After officers caught up with the offender, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of stealing a motor vehicle.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has since been informed of the arrest. According to Thames Valley Police, the suspect's extradition is pending.