Battered face of woman, 88, mugged for her handbag
SHOCKING pictures of an 88-yearold robbery victim were released by detectives yesterday in an effort to find her despicable attacker.
The woman, who has not been named, sustained a broken nose and wrist and severe bruising after falling when her handbag was snatched.
The mugger struck as she walked with her husband on Colonel Stephens Way in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, last Thursday afternoon, January 10.
The brute ran off down an alleyway. The handbag was later recovered, having had cash and a bank card taken from inside.
Detective Constable Matthew Stevenson said: “I'm sure these images will shock people who will be horrified that someone can target a vulnerable elderly woman in such a way.
“This is a despicable crime and we need the public's help to identify the person responsible and bring them to justice.
“Did you see what happened? Did you see anyone running away and discarding items around the time?
“Or did you capture anything on your dashcam as you drove through the area?
“Information, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, might prove crucial to us finding whoever is responsible.” Avon and Somerset Police said a 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of robbery and later released under investigation.