Pensioner robbed in village street left with injuries

By Adele Forrest
Published 29th Oct 2015, 12:24 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2017, 02:33 BST
A 78-year-old woman has been left with leg and facial injuries after being robbed in a village street in broad daylight.

The incident occurred on Tuesday  around 1pm on Stone Close, Ravenfield, when the woman was approached from behind by an unknown man.

A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “The man is alleged to have grabbed the woman’s bag, knocking her to the ground.

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“She was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries to her leg and face.”

The man is described as white, between 20 and 25-years-old, wearing dark trousers and a light grey top.

The police spokeswoman added: “The police investigation is ongoing and officers are in the community collecting CCTV footage and carrying out house-to-house enquiries.

“If you have any information call the police on 101 quoting incident number 476 of October 27.”

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