Section 16: Arrest by private person

DISTRICT AND INTERMEDIATE COURTS (CRIMINAL JURISDICTION) ACT, No · PART I: PROCEEDINGS TO OBTAIN THE ATTENDANCE OF A PARTY CHARGED BEFORE MAGISTRATE

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16. Arrest by private person A private person who sees a crime committed or attempted to be committed or a dangerous wound given, may, without warrant, arrest the offender.

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Can an ordinary person arrest me without a warrant if they see me committing a crime?