Watch the shocking moment 89-year-old woman is robbed and attacked while waiting for bus in South Yorkshire

The victim was waiting for a bus in Wingfield, Rotherham, when she was targeted by Kirsty Moxon, who can be seen scanning the street, before making a sudden grab for the woman's handbag.

Moxon is then seen to hit the woman over the back of her head, before ripping away her handbag and walking frame.

The woman fell, hitting her head and breaking her arm.

Money, totalling £300 was stolen as well as the woman's car keys and bank cards.

The footage, taken at around 1.30pm on November 17, last year, has been released by South Yorkshire Police, after Moxon, of Whitegate Walk, begins a two-year prison sentence for the robbery.

“Although upsetting, the robbery provoked a tremendous response from the local community who set up a fundraiser to reimburse the woman for the money Moxon had stolen. I want to wholeheartedly thank everyone involved in this, for their positive response and support they have provided to both us and the victim.

“I am glad we were able to put Moxon before the courts and secure a custodial sentence. Our job is to protect the most vulnerable people in our society, and I do hope the local community is reassured by the fast and positive action taken by us in this case.”