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Chris Kamara 'catches street thief' in Brazil | Chris Kamara 'catches street thief' in Brazil |
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Football pundit and former Leeds United star Chris Kamara has chased down a suspected thief at the World Cup in Brazil. | |
Kamara, who also played for Sheffield United and managed Bradford City, caught the suspect, who is thought to have been arrested by police. | Kamara, who also played for Sheffield United and managed Bradford City, caught the suspect, who is thought to have been arrested by police. |
Kamara, 56, tweeted: "Not lost me pace!!! I just caught this street robber. Done in now though." | Kamara, 56, tweeted: "Not lost me pace!!! I just caught this street robber. Done in now though." |
He also tweeted pictures of the man, who failed to escape the scene. | |
Kammy 'told off' | |
Describing the suspect as "my prize catch", the Sky Sports pundit also tweeted: "My good deed has backfired I have to go to the police station now to make a statement." | |
A spokesman for the Foreign Office said travellers should be ready to hand over valuables amid fears attackers could be armed or under the influence of drugs. | |
He added: "We are aware of the incident and we are providing consular assistance to Mr Kamara. | He added: "We are aware of the incident and we are providing consular assistance to Mr Kamara. |
"In terms of his actions in chasing the assailant, that goes against our recommended advice." | "In terms of his actions in chasing the assailant, that goes against our recommended advice." |
In response, the have-a-go-hero repentantly tweeted: "Police & British Consulate in Brazil have politely told me off, a lot of these guys are armed!" |