Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac has been lauded for his bravery during the altercation with suspects involved in a carjacking attempt. Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil were the targets of the robbery.
Footage on social media appears to show Kolasinac chasing the robbers in Platts Lane, near Golders Green, at about 17:00 BST.
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Arsenal confirmed in a statement: “We have been in contact with both players and they are fine.”
In a viral video, the full-back is seen jumping out of their vehicle to fight two men who were wildering knives. Mesut was reported to have remained in the vehicle while the 26-year-old overcame the two robbers.
The Metropolitan police said in a statement: “It was reported that suspects on motorbikes had attempted to rob a man who was driving a car. The driver, along with his passenger, managed to get away unharmed and travelled to a restaurant in Golders Green, where they were spoken to by officers.”
Arsenal fans have praised the defender for the bravery;
All winger premiership should prepare for sead #kolasinac because Arsenal have Hero now pic.twitter.com/CVqlI3D2Ak
— Omo iya Aladura 🙏 #BBNaija (@kinginvibes) July 25, 2019
His selflessness was very humbling today..
— Mel J T (@GazingGooner) July 26, 2019
Find someone who’ll protect you like kolasinac protects Ozil ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jKOtXX5Ao2
— Steph (@stephpgold) July 25, 2019
Kolasinac hoppin’ out the car with bad intentions & ready to throw hands to back Özil is wild dope. we can now never sell this man, ever. #AFC pic.twitter.com/n3qvOci1Ld
— b²³ (@arsenalistrator) July 25, 2019