A Swiss tourist in Phnom Penh got a front-row seat to a show of Cambodian mob justice when two men tried to steal his Nikon camera on Wednesday.

The thieves motorbiked up to the foreign photographer from behind, grabbing the camera and knocking their victim to the ground.

Nearby locals, however, refused to let the tourist’s trip be ruined, apprehending the thieves and returning the camera to its rightful owner.

The mob held the two thieves until police arrived – sneaking in a couple of kicks and punches for good measure.

Koh Santepheap