Pensioner is robbed at knifepoint by hooded attacker in Stone
POLICE are hunting a mugger who hit a pensioner over the head before robbing him at knifepoint.
The 68-year-old was attacked from behind while walking down an unlit path on his way into a town centre.
The attack happened just before 10.30pm on Thursday.
The elderly man was walking along Walton Way, in Stone, when he was struck.
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Neighbours said they heard the victim was held at knifepoint and robbed of just £10 before the attacker fled.
Unemployed John Morris, aged 51, of Walton Way said: "It is shocking for this to happen.
"My wife told me that there had been a mugging but it is a very popular cut through and you wouldn't expect any trouble there.
"We have only lived here for 12 months but it does make you worry."
The attack happened on a short path at the end of The Lamb Inn car park.
It leads to the side of a Shell garage which is currently closed for renovation.
Mr Morris said: "The path is usually quite well lit but with the garage being shut it would have been very dark at that time of night.
"It must have given him a massive shock – you can't believe that this would happen."
The victim suffered minor injuries to his face and head but didn't need to go to hospital.
It is understand that he was shaken by the ordeal but is recovering.
Police are now checking CCTV cameras in the area to try and catch the offender.
Andy Smith, aged 44, manger of The Lamb Inn, said: "The man drinks in here quite regularly and is very popular in the area.
"I have seen him since the attack and he is obviously very shaken by what has happened.
"If we had seen anything we would have gone out to help him but the first we knew of it was when the police arrived in the morning to check our CCTV.
"The mugger demanded money from him and I think took a small amount.
"It is a terrible thing to happen."
The offender is described as a white man, aged in his late teens to early 20s, and is said to be of stocky build.
He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a matching grey zip-up tracksuit top with the hood up.
Lynn Holden, aged 64, from Walton Way, said the area was generally a safe place.
She said: "That path is a very popular cut through into the town and a lot of people use it.
"It is a real shock for this to happen because it is a safe neighbourhood.
"I think it is awful that they have targeted someone in their late 60s and used violence."
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "The victim was approached from behind and hit on the head causing him to fall.
"The offender threatened the man and a small quantity of cash was handed over."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DS Dave Rowlands at Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 703 of October 18. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Comments
by Johntoe
Sunday, October 21 2012, 7:26PM
“WOOHOO 4 red arrows I am truly devastated, Is that the best ya can do? Here I will get ya started, have one on me,”
by jefffb
Sunday, October 21 2012, 5:01PM
“let him loose and let the local rugby team deal out justice”
by Johntoe
Sunday, October 21 2012, 3:55PM
“muzzer57
I was being sarcastic sweetheart, Do you, or anyone need to know the employment status and age of any and everyone asked for a comment by a reporter? whats next? hair/eye colour? height, weight?
Asked the 59 year old self employed pottery painter, shaven headed, bearded, 5ft 8in, 14 stone, blue eyed, motorcyclist,
It's just pointless, and adds nothing at all to the report,
But If my post caused you to feel the urge to respond, then that alone has brightened my day, I feel honoured and privileged to know that my humble observation moved someone such as your gracious self to respond, indeed, I will be forever grateful that you took the time to do so,...............
OOPS,....... Nope, that was me being sarcastic again, sorry,”
by muzzer57
Sunday, October 21 2012, 12:19PM
“It looks like Johntoe has missed his medication again.”
by spudder56
Saturday, October 20 2012, 11:14PM
“by rubythursdaySaturday, October 20 2012, 3:07PM
"this is a terrible thing to happen and I hope the victim is able to recover quickly.
sadly, I fear that this type of attack is likely to grow as the government cuts really begin to bite in april next year."
Ruby this is all about funding drug and alcohol addictions and has nothing whatsoever to do with government cuts etc There has and always will be Mindless low life scum on the streets if you think government cuts are going to make matters worse you are deluded scum will always be scum”
by Johntoe
Saturday, October 20 2012, 7:23PM
“Utterly disgusting act carried out by filth, I hope when he's caught he gets the maximum penalty allowed (I doubt it though)
But could someone please explain why we needed to know the employment status of Mr Morris and what significance his age and employment status has on this crime? I see his wife is mentioned but we are left guessing as to her age occupation or employment status,
I mean, we KNOW what Andy Smith does for a living and how old he is, We also know how old Lynn Holden is (she's 64 you know?) But that's ALL we know (other than the name of her street) Is she working? retired? married? WHAT?
Come ON sentinel we NEED to know these things,”
by Redpitlad
Saturday, October 20 2012, 7:20PM
“Pure cowardly scum..........Street robbery should carry a 2 year mandatory jail sentence and if violence is used then it should be 5 years.
hope this gentleman make a full recovery and is not scared to be out at night again.”
by rubythursday
Saturday, October 20 2012, 3:07PM
“this is a terrible thing to happen and I hope the victim is able to recover quickly.
sadly, I fear that this type of attack is likely to grow as the government cuts really begin to bite in april next year.”
by PECKER66
Saturday, October 20 2012, 1:27PM
“Courts need to stop showing these scum bags sympathy, And to punish them accordingly to their crime”
by PECKER66
Saturday, October 20 2012, 1:25PM
“Simple answer for this sort of scum. courts need to punish these animals and stop showing sympathy to them as they are on drugs Lock em up”