POLICE want to thank two men who helped an officer making an arrest.
At about 1pm on Boxing Day a lone police officcer tried to detain a man in Duke Street, Douglas.
The police officer recognised him and tried to arrest him. But the man became violent and tried to flee the area.
This occurred at a busy time when there were lots of people and families in that area of town.
Two men had seen the officer struggling with the offender and ran to assist.
As a result of their actions, the two members of the public and the officer were able to control the offender and he was placed in handcuffs.
But the two helpful members of the public had disappeared upon arrival of other officers and before police could thank them for their assistance and support.
Inspector Shimmin would like to ascertain the identities of the males and offer them formal thanks for their efforts.
Sergeant Michelle McKillop said: ‘We would very much like to speak with the men who assisted Constable Woods to detain an offender who violently resisted him. It is refreshing and reassuring to officers to know that there are people out there who would support the police and assist officers when incidents like this occur. I would like to thank those men for caring about the officer in that situation and for assisting him.’
Police are appealing for those men to make contact with them and if PS McKillop or Inspector Shimmin are unavailable to leave contact details.