Appeal after Peterborough robbery

An elderly woman has been assaulted in Peterborough and had her purse stolen containing £1000 in cash.

Police are appealing for information after the robbery, which took place between 12.55pm and 1.05pm yesterday (21 November) in Hinchcliffe, Orton Goldhay.

The victim, aged 85, was walking with her Zimmer frame when she was knocked over by a man on a bike. She fell into a nearby bush and the man stole her handbag from the walking frame handles, which contained her purse, the cash and her house keys.

The man is described as black, slim, about 5’1’’ to 5’3’’, and is thought to be in his 20s. He was wearing glasses and black clothing and was riding a black bike.

DC Tessa Munro said: “This robbery was particularly nasty, committed against a vulnerable victim and took place in broad daylight. The victim was not seriously injured but has been left very shaken.

“We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch if they think they may have seen the man described or witnessed the robbery.”

Anyone who has any information is urged to contact police via our web chat service or online on our website, quoting crime reference 35/84856/22, or call us on 101 if you do not have internet access. Always dial 999 in an emergency.