A 21-year-old Somali was arrested last night shortly after stealing a bag from a 25-year-old tourist in Tower Road, Sliema.

The police said the tourist was on his own near the beach when he was approached by the Somali who grabbed his bag and ran off.

The tourist ran after him until he lost him. He then contacted the police who managed to catch the thief.

 

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