Elderly man left 'shaken' after being attacked and robbed in Luton

Police are hunting for a thug who attacked and robbed an elderly man in Luton.
By Stewart Carr
Published 7th Jan 2021, 16:52 BST
Updated 7th Jan 2021, 16:54 BST
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At around 3.30pm on Tuesday, January 5, the victim was assaulted and had his wallet stolen on Grove Road.

The offender is described as a tall man wearing a black hoodie and it is believed that he ran in the direction of Ashburnham Road after the incident.

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Detective Constable Tracey Joyce said: “This incident has left the elderly victim injured and very shaken.

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After the attack on Grove Road, the offender fled in the direction of Ashburnham Road (right)After the attack on Grove Road, the offender fled in the direction of Ashburnham Road (right)
After the attack on Grove Road, the offender fled in the direction of Ashburnham Road (right)

"The offender has taken advantage of one of the most vulnerable people in our society and we want to make sure we bring our victim justice and ensure our streets are safer for the whole community.

“I am urging anyone who witnessed this incident or has information about the offender to please get in touch with us."

You can report any information to police online or by calling DC Tracey Joyce on 101 quoting reference 212 of 5 January.