Put restraints on (a criminal) (8)

I believe the answer is:

handcuff

(Other definitions for handcuff that I've seen before include "Shackle by the wrist" , "Restrain (one arrested)" , "Restrict movement" , "Restraint" , "Manacle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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