Off-duty response officer tackles knife-carrying shoplifter in Arnold

Опубликовано: 26 Июнь 2024
на канале: Nottinghamshire Police

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An off-duty response officer has described how he jumped into action and chased down a knife-carrying shoplifter in Arnold.

PC Rishi Thobhani was off duty on Thursday 30 May and was walking through the High Street when he noticed Poundland staff chasing after a man.

The man in question was Michael Delaney, aged 32, a prolific shoplifter known for intimidating staff and using threats of violence.

He had just stolen a number of items from the store.

PC Thobhani identified himself as a police officer and instructed him to stop. When Delaney refused, a foot chase ensued.

Delaney then produced a large kitchen knife and threatened to stab the officer if he continued to follow him.

As he attempted to detain him, Delaney threatened to stab the officer, with the tip of the blade only a few centimetres from his face.

Luckily, he managed to pull the knife away and ensure he was detained before further officers arrived on the scene to take him into custody.