A
heartless bag-snatcher, who dragged an 83 year-old pensioner to the
ground in East London, has been jailed for four years.
Samantha
Murray, 34, (pictured) of Genas Close, Ilford attacked the victim
from behind, leaving her sprawled on the ground with back and hand
injuries.
She
was convicted of robbing the woman in Longwood Gardens, Barkingside
on June 8, last year.
The
victim vainly tried to hang onto her bag, but it was violently
wrenched away by Murray.
A
passer-by found her on the ground and flagged down a passing police
car.
Officers
drove the victim around the local area and she identified Murray at a
bus stop in Cranbrook Road – still in possession of the woman's
property.
Sergeant
Matt Taylor from Redbridge Borough, said: “This was a violent
robbery on an elderly lady going about her business.
“She
has found the whole incident distressing and it has had a profound
effect on her and the way she lives. It has saddened all involved in
this case.
“Whilst
I do not want this type of crime to happen, I want the public to know
we will robustly investigate any robbery and see that those
responsible are bought to justice.”
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