What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hurrying to arrest fool? It’s very sad (11)" mean?

The definition is "It’s very sad". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). JERK (synonym="a useless or stupid person; fool") in TEARING (synonym="hurrying") = TEARJERKING The answer is TEARJERKING.

Hurrying to arrest fool? It’s very sad (11)

Independent Cryptic #11930 | 8 Down | 2025-01-03 flower

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