A robber was foiled by an off duty policeman with the help of some Christmas shoppers.
Police were called at 3.41pm to reports a woman had been robbed at Crown Point, near to Primark, in Croydon town centre.
A man was detained by members of the public and an off duty policeman.
A police spokesman said officers attended the scene and arrested a man on suspicion of robbery.
Did you see what happened? Were you involved? Call the newsdesk on 0208 722 6352 or email abloss@london.newsquest.co.uk.
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