hear ya but per the linked article, the "aggravated assault" appears to have been "grabbing the shirt" of the suspected perp (the other charges are posting the guy's info and using a taxi or similar to effectuate sting). In the US you are allowed to use reasonable force to detain. Don't know it over there but how else can u make a citizen's arrest? Sounds like an utter "bs" crime unless there are more facts
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Factfinder2 ago
More informative article on this here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5213783/Paedophile-hunter-arrested-raises-money-court-fees.html
Are_we_sure ago
He was arrested for aggravated assault. Even if you are making a citizens arrest, you can't commit crimes
Jobew1 ago
hear ya but per the linked article, the "aggravated assault" appears to have been "grabbing the shirt" of the suspected perp (the other charges are posting the guy's info and using a taxi or similar to effectuate sting). In the US you are allowed to use reasonable force to detain. Don't know it over there but how else can u make a citizen's arrest? Sounds like an utter "bs" crime unless there are more facts