Ex-Super League player turned police officer tackles suspected car thief in Leeds

A FORMER rugby league  Super League player turned police officer tackled a fleeing suspected car thief in Leeds.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Oct 2017, 07:13 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2017, 07:40 BST
A West Yorkshire Roads Policing Unit image of the Seat IbizaA West Yorkshire Roads Policing Unit image of the Seat Ibiza
A West Yorkshire Roads Policing Unit image of the Seat Ibiza

West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit said the white Seat Ibiza stolen a burglary was boxed in in Leeds city centre and two people were arrested on Saturday night.

The roads policing unit tweeted: "Driver ran but tackled by our team's ex Super League player."