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25/04/2017
Pensioner Left 'Badly Shaken' Attempted Mugging
A pensioner has been left badly shaken after an attempted mugging in east Belfast.
The incident happened on the Kings Road just before 1pm on Monday, 24 April.
The man made off empty handed after the woman refused to let go of her bag.
She suffered a bruised arm.
The man is described as around 5ft 10inches and of slim build.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
The incident happened on the Kings Road just before 1pm on Monday, 24 April.
The man made off empty handed after the woman refused to let go of her bag.
She suffered a bruised arm.
The man is described as around 5ft 10inches and of slim build.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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