An 87-year-old woman suffered a cut to her head and required hospital treatment after she was mugged while walking in Harrow .

She was attacked from behind as she walked along College Road in Harrow Weald on Thursday (April 20), at 1pm, by a man who had following her.

He stole the pensioner’s bag, but passers-by intervened and recovered it.

They also gave chase to the thief, who fell to the floor as they tried to detain him. However he was able to get away and ran from the location.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to bruising and a cut to her forehead. She has since been discharged.

Detectives from Harrow CID are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call Harrow police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be passed on through the Crimestoppers website .

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