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How are arrests made?
An arrest, like the one made in this case, means the police have reasonable grounds to suspect someone has committed a crime. It allows them to question the individual and gather further evidence. Being arrested doesn't mean someone is guilty; it's a step in the legal process to investigate the circumstances surrounding an alleged offence.
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