Pensioner injured in Harlow gun robbery

 
13 October 2012
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A man in his 70s was threatened with a gun and had his nose broken by a robber, police said today.

The businessman has a "three-figure sum" of cash stolen in the street attack at a block of flats, Essex Police said.

A police spokesman said the victim was attacked in Parsonage Leys, Harlow, at 9.10am on Thursday by a man armed with a small pistol and with his face covered, who demanded money.

"The victim, aged in his 70s was struck in the face, suffering a suspected broken nose. Cash, a three-figure sum, was stolen as the suspect ran off," he said.

The robber is described as white, about 6ft tall and aged between 25 and 35. He was wearing a mesh over his face, a black hood and a roll-neck top with long sleeves.

Anyone with any information about the identity of the suspect or witnessed the incident, is asked to contact Detective Constable Muhammad Asghar at Essex's serious crime team by calling 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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