A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery after reportedly being detained by passers-by and off-duty police officers. The woman was seen screaming for help on The Square in Beeston at around 6pm yesterday (May 1).
The two officers jumped into action when they then spotted a person being restrained on the floor nearby. It came after the woman's handbag was reportedly swiped.
A 39-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery. He remains in custody this afternoon (Monday, May 2).
