Pensioner cut in street robbery
A PENSIONER was left with cuts to her face after a robber snatched her handbag.
At around 7.10pm on Monday, February 18, an 82-year-old woman was walking along Derwent Street, Derby.
As she walked beneath the underpass, a man approached her, lifted the flap of her shopping trolley and took her handbag.
She kept hold of her bag but the robber snatched it from her, causing her to fall over. The robber ran off and passers-by came to the victim’s aid.
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She was taken to hospital where she needed stitches to a cut on her forehead. She also suffered cuts, bruising and swelling to her hand.
Police have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of robbery. He has been questioned and released on bail pending further inquiries.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
4 Comments
by coralsea
Thursday, February 21 2013, 5:41PM
“oopps sent to soon lol I meant to say why not put Razor blades ( not in there cases) or a mouse trap in the bottom of the bag would be a lovely surprise to the scum bags”
by coralsea
Thursday, February 21 2013, 5:34PM
“A mouse trap or even better still razorblades”
by coralsea
Thursday, February 21 2013, 5:34PM
“A mouse trap or even better still razorblades”
by davsl
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 5:02PM
“Released him on bail WHY? the scum”
by janine2011
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 1:33PM
“Thieving scumbag wants his hands chopping off, can't wait for karma to come and bite him on the bum when he is elderly and some thieving scumbag knocks him to the ground to steal his wallet.”