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Yob attacks pensioner
5:02pm Tuesday 7th August 2007
A PENSIONER was knocked to the ground and her handbag stolen as she walked home from a night out.
The 71-year-old victim was walking home from a night out, along Church Road, Tranmere, at 11.45pm on Saturday.
"This is a despicable crime against a vulnerable member of society."
Ian Hassall
Her attacker, described only as a young male, escaped with cash, two gold wristwatches, two gold lockets,a gold St Christopher's pendant and a five-stone eternity ring.
The victim received injuries to her knee and the back of her head and is recovering in hospital.
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Ian Hassall said: "This is a despicable crime against a vulnerable member of society that Merseyside Police will not tolerate."
Anyone with any information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Birkenhead CID on 0151 777 2264.
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