MERSEYSIDE Police are appealing for witnesses after an 83-year-old woman was attacked and robbed.
The woman was punched in the nose and had her handbag stolen by a man as she walked along Kingsmead Road North, Oxton, at around 11am yesterday.
The attacker was described as white, wearing a black jacket and had a prominent nose.
He was riding a mountain bike.
Detective Inspector Mark Tivendale said the incident was being treated very seriously.
He added: “This is a particularly cowardly attack on an defenceless elderly lady.”
Anyone who can offer any information should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.




