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mingtoti | 15:08 Sun 08th Mar 2009 | Law
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can anybody legally make a citizens arrest?
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Under certain circumstances and for some offences. See this article

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6323391.st m
15:53 Sun 08th Mar 2009
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There are many pitfalls and "minefields" involved in making a citizen's arrest.

If not careful, the person(s) making such arrests may leave themselves open to prosecution.

Unless you are SURE of what the Law allows/does NOT allow, leave it to those empowered to enforce it.
18:15 Sun 08th Mar 2009

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