Moment police kick door down and arrest ‘hooded’ man

The man with his hood up and wearing shorts and trainers was led out his house in handcuffs

Footage was captured of police kicking a door down and arresting a man over alleged fraudulent car sales. Officers carried out a warrant on Templeton Drive, Warrington at around 5.30am on Tuesday, October 1.

The video, shared by Cheshire Police, showed an officer kicking the front door of a house down before several officers stormed inside. It then shows a man with his hood up and wearing shorts and trainers in handcuffs.

He then is put into the back of a police van by an officer. Cheshire Police confirmed a 38-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion fraud by false representation and theft.

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A number of items were seized at the address including mobile phones and financial documentation. A spokesperson for the force said the warrant follows an investigation involving cars purchased on finance through a garage in Warrington.

Detectives said they had received several reports of people allegedly discovering debt they did not know about and having loans being taken out in their names. The suspect remains in police custody at this time, where he is assisting officers with their enquiries.

Detective Constable Matt Furlong, who is leading this investigation, said: “Today marks a significant step forward in what has been a complex investigation into the fraudulent mis-selling of cars. The victims have reported how they discovered outstanding debt that they weren’t aware of, while others have reported loans being taken out in their names without their knowledge.

“They all purchased vehicles believing that everything was above board, only to discover later that they owed large amounts of money and their credit ratings had been severely damaged.”