CCTV captured the shocking moment a 92-year-old man was knocked to the ground as he was attacked and robbed for just five pounds.
The pensioner, who lives on his own, was left lying on the floor for more than five minutes after being targeted by the robber when he came home from a shopping trip in London.
Police have today released CCTV footage of the robbery and assault, which a senior officer branded 'totally unprovoked, callous and sickening'.
The assault and robbery took place at Ingestre Court, central London at around 8pm on Saturday, 31 January.
The footage shows the pensioner being followed by the suspect as he returns from the shops into the block of flats where he lives.
Pushing a small shopping trolley, the frail victim is seen waiting in a communal entrance for the lift to his flat as the robber approached him.
The attacker then grabs the elderly man's pocket and pushes him to the floor.
It later emerged he stole the pensioner's wallet containing £5 and before running from the building.
The footage then shows the shocked pensioner collapsed in the communal area as he waits for help to come.
The man later managed to get to his feet and call 999.
As a result of the assault the pensioner suffered a shoulder injury, which was treated by an ambulance crew.
The victim, a widower with no children, has now returned to his home but is said to be living in fear for his safety.
Officers have also issued an image of man they would like to speak to in connection with the robbery.
The suspect is described as a black male, around 5ft 10ins and 6ft, slim build and aged between 20-30 years. He was wearing casual dark clothing.
Detective Sergeant Gemma Alger of the Westminster Serious Crime Unit said: 'This is a totally unprovoked, callous and sickening assault on a defenceless pensioner.
'The victim is fiercely independent and has lived in London all his life. His confidence has been eroded as a result of the actions of this individual and now he is fearful about going out.
'I would urge anyone who has any information on who was responsible to contact us as soon as possible before he targets someone else.'
Any information to Westminster Serious Crime Unit on 02073217513 or 101 quoting reference 6504926/15.
The pensioner, who lives on his own, was left lying on the floor for more than five minutes after being targeted by the robber when he came home from a shopping trip in London.
Police have today released CCTV footage of the robbery and assault, which a senior officer branded 'totally unprovoked, callous and sickening'.
The assault and robbery took place at Ingestre Court, central London at around 8pm on Saturday, 31 January.
The footage shows the pensioner being followed by the suspect as he returns from the shops into the block of flats where he lives.
Pushing a small shopping trolley, the frail victim is seen waiting in a communal entrance for the lift to his flat as the robber approached him.
The attacker then grabs the elderly man's pocket and pushes him to the floor.
It later emerged he stole the pensioner's wallet containing £5 and before running from the building.
The footage then shows the shocked pensioner collapsed in the communal area as he waits for help to come.
The man later managed to get to his feet and call 999.
As a result of the assault the pensioner suffered a shoulder injury, which was treated by an ambulance crew.
The victim, a widower with no children, has now returned to his home but is said to be living in fear for his safety.
Officers have also issued an image of man they would like to speak to in connection with the robbery.
The suspect is described as a black male, around 5ft 10ins and 6ft, slim build and aged between 20-30 years. He was wearing casual dark clothing.
Detective Sergeant Gemma Alger of the Westminster Serious Crime Unit said: 'This is a totally unprovoked, callous and sickening assault on a defenceless pensioner.
'The victim is fiercely independent and has lived in London all his life. His confidence has been eroded as a result of the actions of this individual and now he is fearful about going out.
'I would urge anyone who has any information on who was responsible to contact us as soon as possible before he targets someone else.'
Any information to Westminster Serious Crime Unit on 02073217513 or 101 quoting reference 6504926/15.
Source : DailyMail , SkyNews
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