'Legend' who tripped up suspected drug dealer revealed as soldier

A man who tripped up a suspected drug dealer running from police has been revealed as a soldier, who said his military training kicked in when he saw the chase.

'Legend' who tripped up suspected drug dealer revealed as soldier

A man who tripped up a suspected drug dealer running from police has been revealed as a soldier, who said his military training kicked in when he saw the chase.

Lance Sergeant Matthew Lawson had just treated his wife to an early Valentine’s evening out in Kingston upon Thames, south west London, on Saturday when they saw the teenager running towards them, pursued on foot by police.

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