Woman's 'hey guys' police taunt leads to capture

A woman's attempt to taunt police by replying "hey guys" to her own online wanted appeal backfired after the comment helped detectives track her down.

The 22-year-old was found hiding under a pile of children's toys in Platt Field in Fallowfield, Manchester.

She was arrested on suspicion of failing to appear at court for three counts of assault of an emergency worker, drugs offences, and theft, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

Detective Inspector Natalie McDonald said the public response to her post "ultimately helped us locate and arrest this woman".

The 22-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer after she was found, and has been held in custody for questioning, a GMP spokesperson said.

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