Mugger loitered near shop in heavy rain before assault

POLICE hunting a man who assaulted and robbed an elderly shopkeeper believe the suspect may have been loitering near the store for more than an hour in the pouring rain before he struck.

The 72-year-old man was attacked near the Londis Convenience Store in Clovenstone Park at around 11am on Monday, and robbed of a four-figure sum of cash.

The mugger pushed his victim to the ground before fleeing towards Harvesters Way.

The suspect is described as white, between 18 and 20 years old, 5ft 5in tall with a stocky build. He was wearing grey jogging bottoms with distinctive red markings.

A police spokesman said: "Anyone who remembers seeing the male in the area is asked to contact police immediately."