A MUGGER was forced to runaway from an 84-year-old former boxer when punched in the face whilst trying to demand money with a “commando style” blade.
The octogenarian ex-professional acted instinctively to punch his attacker’s nose when confronted with a 10-inch knife, with a curved blade, whilst walking along Colville Road, Cambridge, on Wednesday, January 4.
The mugger, described as white, slim, 18-20, stumbled backwards and dropped the knife after the 84-year-old landed the deft blow.
The knife was picked up before the mugger, wearing a light jacket with a dark collar turned up, dark trousers and white trainers, ran off towards Cherry Hinton High Street.
DC Sam Constable said: “The victim was scared and reacted instinctively and bravely by punching the robber. I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time to consider whether they saw this happen or the mugger leaving the scene.”
INFORMATION: Anyone with information should contact DC Constable on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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