Four arrested in connect with robbery of 81-year-old woman

POLICE have arrested four people in connection with the robbery of a 81-year-old woman near a duck pond.

They detained a 20-year-old man, two teenage boys and a teenage girl — all from the Harworth area — over the attack at 2.45pm on Monday, July 21.

The pensioner was walking in Tickhill when three males and one female approached on bicycles.

One snatched the woman’s handbag before riding off. All four suspects arrested today have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers urge anyone with information on the to call 101 quoting incident number 684 of July 21. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.