Romanian criminal to be deported after citizen's arrest

A Romanian national is set to be deported for four crimes after being caught under citizen's arrest by a local house painter.

Claudio Rosu was placed under citizen's arrest by Nick Martin, who recognised him in Beeston, after seeing his description on a Facebook post by Nottinghamshire Police.

Nick said:

Due to Nick's actions, 23-year-old Rosu later appeared via a video link at Nottingham Crown Court where he admitted two robberies, two thefts and an assault causing actual bodily harm in September.

The court heard that on 9 September, Rosu dragged an OAP to the ground, who feared he was a rapist. The 82-year-old lost a tooth.

The same night, Rosu followed a 35-year-old woman and ripped a silver chain from her neck at Caldbeck Court. He then bundled her to the floor and stole her handbag at around 21:15.

Just two and a half hours later at 23:45, a 17-year-old boy had his mobile phone taken on Eskdale Drive, Chilwell by Rosu.

The following day, Rosu took a female student's mobile phone and bags containing a passport, identity cards and £100 on Cut Through Lane, in University Park Campus, at 15:50.

In France 13 months ago, Rosu received a suspended prison sentence for robbery with violence. He also had two convictions for theft and one for having a firearm and ammunition but no previous offences were recorded in the UK.

Judge Nigel Godsmark QC, said:

Rosu has been sentenced to four years in prison and the court heard that he is likely to be deported after serving two years of his sentence.

DC Louise Bradford said: