Last Updated on July 24, 2020, 2:12 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Police are searching for witnesses after a 70-year-old woman was pushed to the ground in an attempted robbery in Catford, south-east London, which left her in a hospital in a serious condition.
Her condition is now stable.
The lone elderly woman was followed by a young male on Friday, July 10, in Lewisham, and she hit her head after she was pushed by the robber.
Police have said that the woman’s condition has deteriorated since then, and they are now appealing for any information and witnesses about the attempted robbery.
Ian Barnard, Detective Sergeant, said that the officers are very keen to trace this offender who targeted the lone and elderly victim.
He added that this was a deplorable crime, and the offender shall be caught and should be brought to justice.
The incident of attempted robbery happened on July 10 at around 10:15 am, when the lone elderly victim was followed to Daneswood Avenue in Catford not far from Downham in Bromleyfrom Conisborough Crescent.
The male, who is said to be riding a bicycle, he then pushed the elderly woman, and she hit the ground.
After she was pushed, the elderly woman fell, and she sustained a head injury which led her to a hospital where she received treatment.
The suspect fled the scene.
The police have described the suspect as a tall, young black male with a skinny build, who was wearing dark clothes and a beige hat.
The elderly victim had to stay in the hospital because of the injuries she sustained, and the police have said that her condition has deteriorated.
The victim is in hospital and is in a serious.
However, now her condition is stable.
The South East BCU’s Burglary and Robbery Investigation Team are appealing for witnesses to the incident or anyone who was seen who would match the description of the suspect around the time of the offence.
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