Tory MP who pursued suspected thief down London street and secured arrest praised for getting 'stuck in'
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Shadow Treasury minister Gareth Davies was praised after he chased down a suspected thief in Maida Vale, London. Witnessing a man seemingly stealing from a vehicle, Davies followed him for 15 minutes, unnoticed. He alerted the police, providing real-time information, which led to the suspect's apprehension at a bus stop. The incident highlights civic duty, as the victim's belongings were returned post-arrest. The Metropolitan Police have commended the quick response following a citizen report.
Sometimes you have to get stuck in and sort things out.
Davies followed the man for 15 minutes through the streets of the affluent north-west London enclave in the hope he could be arrested.
The suspect did not know he was being watched during the low-speed pursuit.
Davies called police to report what he had seen, leading to the suspect's apprehension at a bus stop.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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