Hero tradies take down a knife-wielding robber who tried to steal cash from a woman at an ATM in an incredible citizen's arrest
- Two construction workers chased an alleged armed robber in Melbourne
- The alleged robber had approached a woman using an ATM on Monday
- The pair pinned the man to the ground as they waited for police to arrive
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A pair of brave tradies have taken down an alleged armed robber by performing an incredible citizens arrest.
The incident happened on Melbourne's Smith Street on Monday morning after a 34-year-old woman had used an ATM to withdraw money.
As she removed the cash from the machine, she was approached by the man allegedly holding a knife.
The two construction workers leaped into action after hearing the woman scream.
The men, aged 22 and 30, chased after the alleged robber, pinning him to the ground (pictured) before kicking away his knife
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The men, aged 22 and 30, chased after the alleged robber, pinning him to the ground before kicking away his knife.
Stunned onlookers watched as the two men in hi-vis clothing held the man on the ground until police arrived.
The alleged robber, 36, was arrested and taken into custody.
The incident happened on Melbourne's Smith Street on Monday morning after a 34-year-old woman had used an ATM to withdraw money
