Criminal restrainer (9)

I believe the answer is:

handcuffs

(Other definitions for handcuffs that I've seen before include "result in restriction of movement" , "Police links" , "Restraining devices" , "Prisoner restraints" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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