Man arrested after attempted robbery in Newmarket

A man tried to take a handbag from a teenage girl on a bus

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 29th Mar 2023

A man's been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in Newmarket.

It happened yesterday (March 28) when an 18 year old girl sat on a bus was approached by a man, two tried to steal her handbag.

The victim managed to take the bag back, with the suspect fleeing the bus.

A 44 year old man was later arrested at the Guineas shopping centre.

He's been released on bail until June 9.

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