Kilburn OAP Fought For Her Handbag

An 80 year-old pensioner fought for her bag during a “cowardly” street mugging in Kilburn.

The elderly woman hung on until her bag's strap broke and the snatcher fled in a getaway car driven by an accomplice.

Police are investigating the robbery and have released these CCTV images of their main suspects.

The images were captured in two shops where the woman's bank cards were used to buy items shortly after the mugging.

The victim was approached by a man at 1.10pm in Brondesbury Road on Sunday, May 30.

After the tussle for her bag the man ran off towards Christchurch Road, where he escaped in a blue car containing two further suspects and a teenage boy.

The CCTV images were captured at retail shops in Church Street, Harlesden.

Detective Constable Goran Divkovic, of Brent police said: “This was a cowardly crime committed against an innocent woman who was going about her day.

“Although she didn't suffer any serious injuries, the effects of being a victim of robbery run far deeper than the loss of cash or personal belongings, which in this case included items of deep sentimental value.

“I urge anyone who can name these men to contact police without delay.”

Anyone with information are asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 391/30May.

To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.