Mum who used taekwondo to stop thief 'let down' by police

A mum who used taekwondo moves to stop a thief stealing her motorbike said she felt "let down" by police.

Xristina, 31, wrestled the robber, claiming to be a 12-year-old boy, to the ground at Hatters Way retail park in Luton, but released him after 10 minutes when no support arrived.

The black belt said a police car had passed the scene earlier and only returned after the thief escaped.

Bedfordshire Police said an investigation into the incident, which happened last week, was ongoing.

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