Woman in her 70s 'dragged along pavement' during 'cowardly' attempted robbery in Cleveleys

A woman who was "dragged along the pavement" by a cyclist who was attempting to rob her handbag in Cleveleys has been hospitalised.
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The victim, who is from the Thornton area, was walking near Terry's Carpets when a man on a pushbike attempted to grab her handbag this morning (February 8).

Although she managed to keep hold of her handbag, she fell to the ground and was dragged along the pavement.

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The cyclist eventually cycled off empty-handed towards the Crescent’s junction with Runnymede Avenue.

The victim was walking near Terry's Carpets when a man on a pushbike attempted to grab her handbag. (Credit: Google)The victim was walking near Terry's Carpets when a man on a pushbike attempted to grab her handbag. (Credit: Google)
The victim was walking near Terry's Carpets when a man on a pushbike attempted to grab her handbag. (Credit: Google)

The victim was helped by passersby and was taken to hospital with injuries to her shoulder, arm and legs at around 10.45am.

Sgt Dan Whitaker, of Fleetwood Police, said: "This is a despicable and cowardly crime which has left an elderly woman requiring hospital treatment.

"She has understandably been left very shaken and upset.

"I would appeal for anybody with information or footage of any kind which could help with our investigation to contact police."

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The cyclist has been described as a tall man who was wearing dark clothing and a full black face mask - similar to a fencing mask.

He reportedly had his hoodie pulled up and was riding a dark-coloured push bike.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police on 101 or by emailing [email protected], quoting log number 0352 of February 8.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or via their website crimestoppers-uk.org.

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