British Transport Police chase down armed man who attempted to steal a taxi from outside busy statio

A man has been held in custody on suspicion of attempted armed robbery of a taxi, which triggered British Transport Police officers to chase him down on foot.

Mayhem erupted in Bath on Monday 3 May after the alleged attempted armed robbery of a taxi outside of a busy Bath station.

The suspect was believed to be armed with a knife and was thought to have tried to steal a taxi, British Transport Police say.

A tweet from British Transport Police Specials reads: "Following a foot chase in Bath by sergeant James and with the assistance of ASP Bath, a male who was believed to be armed with a knife has been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery after he attempted to steal a taxi from the station."

(Image: Source; Twitter)

It is not yet confirmed whether the incident occurred outside the Bath Spa train station or the bus station. Both are located along the street where the incident was reported.

Image: Source; British Transport Police