A POLICE officer's quick thinking enabled a wanted man to be arrested at a train station.

A Northumbria Police constable was waiting to board a carriage on Thursday, March 2 at Prudhoe Railway Station when he saw a familiar face he knew to be wanted.

Concerned the train would leave before back-up arrived, the officer worked with a guard on the platform to briefly halt the train’s departure before officers arrived, ensuring the suspect could be detained.

Officers arrived on scene where a 37-year-old man was arrested in relation to a warrant issued for failure to attend court.

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He was taken into police custody and will now appear before the courts.

Chief inspector Phillip Mcconville, of Northumbria Police, said: “Following outstanding work by our off-duty officer, a wanted suspect has now been arrested.

“The officer’s actions show that we are never fully off-duty and are ready and willing to respond when needed.

“His colleagues were on the scene within minutes to arrest the suspect swiftly and safely, with minimum disruption to members of the public.

“I’d also like to thank our colleagues on the railway platform who assisted the officer.

“This case should serve as a reminder to those trying to evade capture that we will always be looking to track you down.”

Report anything suspicious via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the police website or call 101. If a crime is taking place, or in an emergency, always ring 999.