Prevention of Offences Act, 1851

Apprehension of persons committing indictable offences in the night.

11. [Recital.] It shall be lawful for any person whatsoever to apprehend any person who shall be found committing any indictable offence in the night, and to convey him or deliver him to some constable or other peace officer, in order to his being conveyed, as soon as conveniently may be, before a justice of the peace, to be dealt with according to law.