Public when to assist Magistrates and police

Every person is bound to assist a Magistrate or police officer reasonably demanding his aid-

• (a) in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Magistrate or police officer is authorised to arrest; or

• (b) in the prevention or suppression of a breach of the peace; or

• (c) in the prevention of any injury attempted to be committed to any railway, canal, telegraph or public property.