Woman, 89, robbed in Bradford street

The victim was walking home along Brentwood Gardens, having got off a bus, when she was a approached by a man as she walked towards a ginnel.

The robber, who was thought to be aged 18-19 and wore a light or cream-coloured top, grabbed her arm and then her handbag, before he pushed the woman, causing her to fall over as he made off from the scene.

The woman’s keys, bus pass, mobile phone, a black purse and cash were inside the cream Marks & Spencer handbag which was taken.

Detective Inspector Ryan Bragg, of Bradford CID, said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim, but thankfully she was not seriously injured during the incident.

“Anyone who has any information about this incident or witnessed anything suspicious in the area please contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference 13170356292 or information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

The robbery happened on Thursday, August 3 at around 2.30pm.