81-year-old woman pushed to ground and robbed in Nottingham
Police are appealing after an 81-year-old woman was knocked to the ground and robbed in broad daylight in Nottingham.
An 81-year-old woman has been robbed in an attack that saw her pushed to the ground in Nottingham.
Two men on bikes came up behind her in the alley between Longdale Road and Mansfield Road at around 12pm on Tuesday (24 June). They pushed her to the ground before stealing her handbag, in which she had cash, bank cards, house keys.
Detective Charlotte Read, who is investigating the incident, said: “This was an extremely cruel and violent act on an elderly member of our community.
“These men picked on this victim due to her vulnerability and we are determined to ensure these two men are caught and put before the courts.
“As you would expect, this incident has left the victim extremely shaken. She is a lovely woman who is having to face the aftermath of what has happened to her.
“Not only did they use excessive force to push the victim to the ground, but they stole a quantity of cash from her handbag, which she is unlikely to get back.
“To help the public with the location - the victim was walking down the alleyway, which leads from Longdale Road, Nottingham, to Mansfield Road, Daybrook.
“This alleyway is between the BP garage and B&M. She was approximately five to 10 metres away from Mansfield Road when the incident occurred.
“We would urge anyone who knows those responsible to please get in touch. It is important that we catch them as soon as possible.
“Do you know someone who matches the descriptions given? Has someone mentioned this incident to you? Do you have any dash-cam, mobile phone or CCTV that may have caught these two men on bikes at the times and locations given?
“We would really like to hear from you. You can also report any information to Crimestoppers which is completely anonymous.”
The first suspect has been described as a white male, between the ages of 18 to 21, slim build with short ginger hair, parted in the middle. He was wearing matching light grey joggers and a light grey jacket and black trainers.
The second suspect has been described as a white male, between the ages of 18 to 21, of a large build, wearing a dark-coloured short sleeved t-shirt.
It is believed he was wearing a black Manchester United hat with a red Manchester United logo on the front.
Police are carrying out CCTV, forensic, and house-to-house enquiries.