I've been attacked for a second time - Nightclub singer thrown to ground in brutal Blackpool robbery
“If she’d have said she wanted money, I’d have given it to her”
A singer has told of a horror attack and robbery that left her bleeding after being pushed to to the ground after she finished a gig at a Blackpool nightclub.
Elaine Rennie was in Queen Street in the early hours of Sunday morning when a woman began attacking her, pulling her to the ground whilst stealing personal items, cash and her car key.
The terrifying incident came just a few weeks after another attack in Sunderland, again after a gig, when she was smashed in the face with her own guitar leaving her in hospital.
The former Stars in their Eyes contestant, who is no stranger to performing in Blackpool, had left Popworld when the attack happened.
“The girl who did it was around for a while,” said Elaine, 55.
“I was taking photos and videos but as soon as I put my phone away she attacked me - as if she was waiting so she wouldn’t be filmed.
“She attacked me about four times but was targeting me for money.
“Then, she suddenly tried to get my bag, I have four phones and there was money and notes in my little bag, she had seen that I had notes in there.
“I was trying to hide behind a man and I was shouting ‘help me, help me get my bag back!’
“She really threw me to the ground, my leg was cut and I still have gravel and glass in the cuts - I ache all over, she really hurt me.
“If she’d have said she wanted money, I would have given it to her.”
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Elaine’s car keys were stolen and when she got to her car she found it unlocked and her possessions had been rifled through. Her main handbag, belonging to her late mum, had been taken. It was full of sentimental items, including things that belonged to her dad and brother who both died from Covid.
Since the attack, Elaine, a Belinda Carlisle impersonator, has been staying at the Rockley Hotel but thankfully, the spare car key has been sent through the post and she plans to return home to Whitley Bay.
“The manager at the hotel has been so helpful. He helped me clean up the blood and gave me some Savlon to put on it.
Blackpool Police have been informed.
A police spokesperson said: “ It has been reported and is under investigation as an assault and theft. Enquiries are ongoing.”
If anyone has information they should contact Lancashire Police.