Man Arrested After Ambulance Stolen With Patient On Board

Man arrested after ambulance stolen with patient on board
A man has been arrested after an ambulance was stolen from outside a hospital while a patient and paramedic were still inside, prompting a major police response. The incident occurred outside the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Staffordshire, England, where the ambulance had been parked while attending to a patient. According to police, the vehicle was taken at about 8:15pm, with
A patient on board
A paramedic inside
Another individual present in the ambulance
Authorities immediately launched an urgent search operation after the theft was reported. Police response and arrest
Dog units
Air support
The stolen ambulance was later tracked to a petrol station along the A34 near Chesterton. The suspect reportedly attempted to flee on foot into nearby marshland but was apprehended by a police dog.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and taken into custody.
Kidnap
Vehicle theft
Drink driving
Failing to provide a specimen for analysis
Police confirmed that no one inside the ambulance was injured during the incident, despite the seriousness of the situation.
Ongoing investigation
Authorities say investigations are ongoing and have appealed to members of the public to come forward with any relevant information.