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"Is That Batman?" Real-Life 'Gotham City' Unfolded?… The Mystery Man Who Sent a Snatcher Running for His Life

Published : Sep 28, 2026 5:59 PM

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A story from the United Kingdom is drawing attention after a man dressed as Batman chased down a suspect who had stolen a woman's bag and successfully retrieved it.

A man attending a friend's costume party pursued a handbag snatcher and got the bag back.

It was reported that the man dressed as Batman left a remark expressing hope that it would inspire others to help when someone falls into trouble.

(Produced by Yang Hyun-yi | Video edited by Jang Yu-jin | Design by Lee Jung-joo | Source: New York Post, TikTok (@redknightcreations), Produced by SBS Digital News)