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.
The Greater Manchester Police city centre team related the incident via their official Twitter account and couldn't help but make light of what happened.
"One way to custody… ," the Sergeant wrote.
"A 33yr old male stole a £760 Moschino hand bag.
"Whilst making off from officers, he looked behind him & then faceplanted straight into a One Way road sign.
"Male now in custody recovering from a sore head, all signs suggest he’ll make a full recovery!"
