Welsh actor Aneurin Barnard, known for roles in Dunkirk and Peaky Blinders, rugby tackled a handbag thief while en route to the premiere of his latest film, Rogue Trooper, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. The 39-year-old actor chased down and apprehended the thief who had snatched a bag from a woman just moments before, according to film director Duncan Jones.
Details of the Incident
Jones, the son of music legend David Bowie, recounted the event on social media, stating that Barnard witnessed the theft and immediately gave chase. Barnard tackled the suspect to the ground and held him until police arrived, then returned the handbag to its owner, whom Jones described as a "traumatised granny." After the incident, Barnard calmly walked to his film panel and shared stories from the shoot with the audience. Jones added, "Folks, I swooned."
Barnard's Career and Film
Barnard has appeared alongside Harry Styles in the 2017 war film Dunkirk and has starred in TV series such as Peaky Blinders, Doctor Who, Casualty, and Cilla. In Rogue Trooper, he takes on the title role, a genetic infantryman who is the sole survivor of an invasion force. The animated sci-fi film, based on a popular UK comic series, also stars Sean Bean, Asa Butterfield, and Jack Lowden. Directed by Duncan Jones, known for Source Code and Warcraft, the film is set for release later this year.
