Man arrested after attempt made to steal a car
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A man has been arrested after he and an accomplice attempted to steal a car from a driver in Leicester.
The incident took place in Cambridge Street around 9.20pm on Tuesday 24 October.
Two men threatened the driver of a black Chevrolet Matiz with a knife before pulling him out of the car. They attempted to start the vehicle and failed, breaking the wing mirrors during the incident.
With the help of a member of the public one of the suspects was detained at the scene by the victim and the other made off.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Officers believe there were a number of people in the area who may have witnessed the incident or captured it on their mobile phones.
Anyone who can assist with the investigation is asked to contact DC 2110 Rhiannon Gee on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 23*661175.