Suspected street thief dies moments after being ‘arrested’ by members of the public
The 29-year-old became unwell and officers began to perform CPR until paramedics arrived to take over
A SUSPECTED mugger who was detained by members of the public has died in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Police received a call just after midnight on Sunday 16 October about reports that a bag had been snatched from a woman in Stafford Road, Oxley.
Two men, who witnessed the crime, had detained a man and called for police to attend.
Officers arrived at the scene and arrested a 29-year-old man.
He became unwell and officers began to perform CPR until paramedics arrived to take over.
The man was taken to hospital but died on Wednesday.
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Detective Inspector Greg Evans, from Wolverhampton CID, said: "We are piecing together what happened on Sunday and it is really important that people who were in the area at the time come forward.
“We know the man who made the original 999 call asked a passing member of the public to help him confirm the location as he was unsure. That passer-by then spoke to the 999 operator but left the scene… I really need him to contact me or one of my team so I can clarify what he witnessed.
"I am also interested in speaking to an elderly couple that were seen walking along the street at the time of the incident.
"There were also a number of cars that would have passed the location and I would like the drivers and passengers to come forward too.
"We have specialist officers who are supporting the family of the man who died."
Further tests are required following a post-mortem examination.
Police confirmed that the IPCC has been notified, as has the Black Country Coroner.
Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances.
Call 101 with information.
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