A suspect ended up "covered in cow poo" as he tried to flee police.

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The man - a passenger in a suspected stolen car - ended up "neck-deep in a pit of slurry" as he attempted to evade arrest by Sussex Police.

The force posted on Facebook: "This passenger of a stolen car thought he could get away, but it turned out not to be his lucky day.

"Eager to evade and fleeing in a hurry, the suspect was eventually arrested, neck-deep in a pit of slurry.

"Thanks to determined officers a rescue ensued, and they all ended up safe, but covered in cow poo."

Social media users didn't miss the chance to poke fun at the slurry-covered suspect.

One poster wrote: "He thought he could make a clean getaway."

Another added: "Gave yourselves a 'pat' on the back eh!"