AN  ATTEMPTED getaway was shortlived when a mobile police unit intercepted a suspicious incident.

Following a suspicious incident a man made off on a bike at 1.20pm in Grafton Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, though officers quickly chased him down on Wednesday, December 8.

Suspected class A drugs were found and an offence of possession is now bring investigated. 

A spokesperson for Bournemouth Police said: "Quick thinking and quicker feet led to an abrupt end to this males Tour De Charminster Cycle Race!"

A 42-year-old man from Poole is assisting officers with their investigation.