Car passenger PUNCHES driver, 83, in the face and robs her purse in vicious Northampton attack

The woman was left with a black eye
By Megan Hillery
Published 13th Aug 2021, 16:11 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2021, 16:12 BST
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A 83-year-old woman was brutally attacked and robbed in her own car when she was driving in Northampton earlier this week.

The victim was driving a red Ford Fiesta in Cheyne Walk at around 1.15pm on Tuesday, August 10 when she stopped in the left lane of the traffic lights at the junction with Spencer Parade.

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A male rear seat passenger in the car then assaulted the driver by punching her in the face before making off with her handbag. The woman was left with a black eye as a result of the attack.

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The woman halted at these traffic lights in Cheyne Walk before she was attacked.The woman halted at these traffic lights in Cheyne Walk before she was attacked.
The woman halted at these traffic lights in Cheyne Walk before she was attacked.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: "Anyone who saw the incident, or has information or CCTV, dash-cam or smart doorbell footage which may be relevant to the investigation, is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number: 21000449101."

A 35-year-old Northampton man has been arrested in connection with the incident today (August 13) and he remains in police custody for questioning.

Police investigating the assault and robbery of an 83-year-old woman in Northampton are appealing for witnesses and information.