83-year-old lady mugged and pushed to the floor

Police in Exeter are appealing for information after an 83-year-old lady was mugged after she had just got off a bus and was walking to her home.

The incident occurred between 9.30am and 10.00am this morning, Wednesday 16th January, in Willey’s Avenue, off Alphington Road, Exeter.

The victim was approached as she was walking home, pushed to the floor and had her handbag and contents stolen.

The lady suffered a suspected fractured femur and lacerations to her face and head and was conveyed to the R D & E Hospital for treatment.

Police are keen to identify a young man who was seen on a pedal cycle, possibly a BMX bike who was in the area at the time.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone who has any information regarding it is asked to contact police on 101 quoting police reference DE/13/507 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org