Overview
- The 41-year-old, of no fixed address, was wanted on recall to prison when officers spotted him on Northgate on January 16.
- PC Loder and police horse PH Rufford were on patrol when the suspect fled after being asked to stop.
- Body-worn video captures an officer shouting “Ben, stop!” as the horse moves through a busy shopping area.
- Cottam surrendered and was arrested, then spent a short time in custody before being remanded to HMP Preston.
- Lancashire Police highlighted the mounted unit’s role and noted PH Rufford returned to the stable with a carrot for a job well done.