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Vicious robber cuts pensioner’s face

27 Aug 2010


Police are hunting a burglar who launched a vicious attack on a pensioner after breaking into her east London home.

The 83-year-old suffered a dislocated arm and had her face slashed and punched as the attacker demanded to know where she kept valuables.

The robbery happened on Friday in Newham. The suspect was described as a dark-skinned black man, about 5ft 4in, with big dark eyes, small features and a full beard.

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Too bad TYBURN tree is not still operating, and the Gibbet....for when he is caught.

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia, 28/08/2010 09:51
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this poor woman will no doubt be charged with hitting his fist with her face,we know how violent these 80 year old people can be......................

- les, crowborough, 27/08/2010 20:12
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@ Anglo - scum come in all shapes and sizes - and are not exclusive to one "culture"

- Arfur Towcrate, Staffycher, 27/08/2010 17:04
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Is it not possible to publish the racial origins of criminals in the UK ?

- Aylmer Bulstrode, 16390 St Séverin, France., 27/08/2010 16:59
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