British Carer Who Suffocated Thief During Citizen’s Arrest Cleared of Manslaughter

An artist's sketch of Nathan Smith during a manslaughter trial at Bristol Crown Court which found him not guilty on Jan. 26, 2022. Elizabeth Cook/PA

A carer who suffocated a suspected burglar while performing a citizen’s arrest has been cleared of manslaughter.

Nathan Smith, 38, knelt on 43-year-old Craig Wiltshire’s back for nine minutes in the early hours of November 20 2019 after tackling him in the street.