Veteran robbed in city centre

Aug 8 2008 by Liza Williams, Liverpool Daily Post

A WORLD War II veteran was forced to the floor while attackers rifled through his pockets, stealing photographs and cash in Liverpool city centre.

The 82-year-old victim was jumped on in Parker Street last Saturday as he left William Hill bookmakers at 7pm.

Two men grabbed him from behind at the top of the stairs. One held him in a bear hug and, when the victim called for help, he placed his hands over his throat and mouth very tightly. The victim was forced to the floor while one of the offenders restrained him and the other went through his pockets.

His wallet, cash and photographs of great sentimental value were taken. The pictures showed the victim’s dead wife and his children when they were young.

He received minor injuries to his shoulders and chest and was left badly shaken by the attack.

The offenders are described as black, in their early 20s, between 5ft 9in to 10in, of stocky build, clean shaven with dark hair and wearing long-sleeved tops.