A female shop assistant was punched as she tackled a robber at a store in Bradford today.

The woman, 33, described as petite, even managed to grab an ID card belonging to the raider after he dropped his wallet during the struggle.

A 29-year-old man was later arrested by police and taken into custody for questioning.

The drama unfolded at 12.21pm at Scholemoor Convenience Store in Scholemoor Lane.

The shop assistant, said to be about 5ft 2ins tall, sprung into action when the man went behind the counter and grabbed a packets of cigarettes.

A fellow member of staff, who did not want to be named, said: “It was a very brave thing for her to do. He punched her a couple of times. His wallet fell out of his pocket and she got his ID.”

The shop assistant was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary and treated for minor injuries.

Anyone with information about it has been urged to contact Bradford South CID on 101.