Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox A thief's attempts to flee police with a designer handbag ended in pain and embarrassment this afternoon.
The hapless offender stole a Moschino branded bag worth £760 from a location in Manchester city centre and made off on foot but was quickly spotted by police officers.
While looking behind him at the officers giving chase, the man ran face-first into a 'One Way' road sign. The 33-year-old was arrested and is now in custody.
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