OFFICERS in body armour swooped in to detain a wanted suspect.

The police were called to Swanborough Drive in Brighton on Sunday.

The tactical enforcement unit arrested Harry Avis.

He has been charged with escaping from lawful custody, and taking a car without the owner’s consent.

Avis, of Swanborough Drive, Brighton, appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

He will next appear before the crown court on October 13.