Moment pensioner, 77, heroically fights off would-mugger at cashpoint
THIS is the incredible moment Britain’a hardest pensioner bravely fought off a would-be mugger at a cash machine.
The 77-year-old had just withdrawn money when the thug pounced on him demanding his wallet.
But the flat cap-wearing hardman was caught on CCTV putting his fists up and as he rained blows on the thief like a boxer.
The wannabe mugger then fled empty-handed from outside the Sainsbury’s in Cardiff.
Social media users have now praised the heroic pensioner after South Wales Police released the dramatic footage in a bid to catch the suspect.
One wrote: “Go on my son , won’t bother paying for the Fury v Wilder bout now.”
Another said: “Hope the old chap is OK after his boxing match. He deserves the Lonsdale belt!”
While one person said: “He’s an absolute legend. Bravery.”
Police are now hunting the robber, who they say was carrying a black rucksack and wearing a high-vis vest and black hat with a white motif on the front.
They said the attack took place at around 6am on February 5 at the store in Colchester Avenue.
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Detective Constable Stephen Mayne said: “The victim in this case showed great bravery, however he has been left shaken.
“We would encourage anyone who knows him to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @Wales_CS quoting ref *043939.