Shocking pictures show injuries of 88-year-old pensioner robbed in broad daylight

These are the dreadful injuries an elderly woman suffered after being robbed in broad daylight in Weston-super-Mare.

The 88-year-old woman, who has not been named, was walking with her husband in Colonel Stephens Way on January 10 when her attacker struck, around 1.50pm.

Her attacker snatched her handbag from her arm, which caused her to fall to the ground.

The woman suffered a broken nose, fractured wrist and severe bruising as a result of the attack.

After stealing the handbag, the offender ran off down an alleyway leading to Oakford Avenue - where the bag was later found.

The pensioner's cash and bank cards were missing.

Detective Constable Matthew Stevenson, of Avon and Somerset Police, described the attack as “despicable”.

“Did you see what happened?

“Did you see anyone running away from Colonel Stephens Way and discarding items around the time?

“Or, did you capture anything on your dashcam as you drove through the area?

“Information, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, might prove crucial to us finding whoever is responsible.”

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been released under investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 5219006773.