A 37-YEAR-OLD man attempted to flee police by hiding in a garden in Durrington after being involved in a fight.

Lee Warlow, 37, of Elliott Green in Winterbourne Gunner ran from officers who arrived at Primrose Place in Durrington on Tuesday, March 25 following reports that two men were fighting.

When officers arrived at the scene, they were greeted by Warlow who ran away from the scene while holding a large wooden pole.

“Officers gave chase and a few minutes later found Warlow hiding in the garden of a nearby property,” an Amesbury Police spokesperson said.

“Whilst in the garden, Warlow had entered an outbuilding and stolen a coat from within.

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“Whilst being removed from the garden, Warlow made threats to smash the windows of a neighbouring property.”

Warlow was subsequently charged, remanded and appeared before Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on March 26 where he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon, threats to commit criminal damage and non-dwelling burglary.

He was sentenced to a two-year community order, 30 days rehabilitation, and 225 hours of unpaid work.

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