As six robbers attempt to smash and grab a jewellery shop in Northampton, an older woman runs into the midst of the gang and attacks them with only a handbag.

The group is confused, panics, and escape – one of them falls off his moped and is held by other people passing by, who have now run into the confrontation.

Someone was filming the entire episode – obviously not daring to stop the criminals as they crow-barred the windows. It took one person to run in – full in the knowledge of danger – until others joined her.

h/t Shilpa Shah