CUSTOMERS at a petrol station tackled a robber this evening (Monday, November 3) and held him until police could arrive.

Cleveland Police received a call for assistance from the Warren Service Station in Easington Road, Hartlepool, at 6.50pm.

They arrived to find customers had "detained a male suspected of attempting a robbery".

During the incident a minor fire was started which was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

The man was taken into police custody where he was helping with inquiries.

Were you one of those who helped detain the man? Contact the newsdesk on 01325-505065 or email newsdesk@nne.co.uk