Yob attacks pensioner (From Wirral Globe)
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Yob attacks pensioner
5:02pm Tuesday 7th August 2007 in News By Staff reporter
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.
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.
"This is a despicable crime against a vulnerable member of society."
Ian Hassall
