Pensioner battered by mugger

The elderly woman received horrifc injuries

A pensioner is still seriously ill after she was attacked on a street in Nottingham.

Police have released photographs of her injuries to encourage more witnesses to come forward.

The 75-year-old woman, who has asked not to be named, was shoved to the ground at the junction of Gregory Boulevard and Radford Road in Hyson Green at 1130 BST on Friday.

She broke her arm and seriously bruised her face, legs and knees.

Missed church

The attacker snatched her black leather handbag which carried just a few pounds and personal items.

He is described as of mixed race, between 25 and 30 years old with dark hair and between five ft two ins tall and five ft six ins tall.

Detective Inspector Mick Brooks said: "This is a particularly vicious crime and we are hoping that by releasing a photo of the terrible injuries sustained by the victim, witnesses will come forward.

"From speaking to the lady I know she was unable to go to church on Sunday because she couldn't kneel to pray, as the bruises on her knees were too painful.

"Someone must have seen something, and we are urging you to come forward if you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area."