Helicopter dispatched during police pursuit of suspected wine-drinking cyclist

A police helicopter was dispatched on Thursday afternoon to monitor events as a man was arrested on suspicion of riding a bicycle while drinking a bottle of wine in Llanelli, South Wales.

The man was first seen cycling in the town centre before being asked to leave by a PCSO. He cycled to a nearby car park before being arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place.



A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said: "A PCSO was on patrol saw a male riding his bike in the centre, he was drinking from a bottle of wine. The PCSO asked him to leave the area and the make became aggressive.

"The male rode his bike to nearby car park where he threatened the officer and was then arrested. He is currently in custody. During the incident the police helicopter was in the area and monitored activity from the air. Several PCSOs and PCs attended the scene."