07/04/2017

Pensioner Robbed In East Belfast

A pensioner has been injured after being robbed in east Belfast.

The 83-year-old woman was approached by a man as she unloaded her car at her home in Abbey Park at around 11.15am on Wednesday, 05 April.

He pushed her to the ground and made off with her handbag.

The woman sustained an injury to her wrist.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are calling for any witnesses who may have been in the area of Abbey Park and observed any activity by a suspicious male described as tall and slim, possibly with an English accent.

"If you heard or seen anything suspicious please contact police on 101 quoting the reference 367 05/04/17 and the investigating officer will be in contact."

(CD)


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