Dashcam footage shows the moment a suspected drink driver attacked a police officer, before he was arrested by assisting officers from the force’s dog section.
Cretu was seen on CCTV entering the stores and taking items from beauty and shaving products to toothbrushes, nappies, razor blades, and HP printer ink. He would then conceal them within a trolley or bag before attempting to exit the shop.
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