Public praised after detaining attempted burglary suspect prior to arrest at Mansfield

In a statement on its Facebook page, Mansfield Police: Forest Town, Woodhouse, Berry Hill and surrounding areas, praised the members of the public who had helped.

The police said that a suspect was allegedly seen trying the front door of a house on Rannoch Drive, Mansfield, and a car on the driveway. The suspect was also reported climbing fences into gardens.

Officers were called at around 9.20pm, Thursday, April 23, and the suspect was arrested nearby.

Detective Inspector Kate Savage, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Although we'd never condone members of the public taking the law into their own hands and putting themselves in harm's way we commend the bravery shown by the community-minded residents who detained the suspect before officers arrived soon after and arrested him."

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the reports and released on conditional bail.