The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 17: Extreme left-winger gets nicked.

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A clue to RED-HOT.
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Comments on the clue
1.Works fine but surface story rather pointless (why 'gets nicked' rather than, say, 'goes shopping'?)