Former Ecuador World Cup star is arrested for armed robbery

Former Ecuador World Cup star Christian Lara was kicked and punched by angry bystanders after he was allegedly involved in an attempted armed robbery. Dramatic footage aired on national TV shows the 45-year-old midfielder, who played at the 2006 World Cup, being attacked by onlookers before police bundle him into a patrol car. He is seen in handcuffs outside an electronics shop in Quito as members of the public lash out, striking him in the head while officers struggle to keep control. Heavily armed police were forced to shield the ex-international following a gunfight with suspects during the failed hold-up in the La Magdalena neighbourhood.