A young thief rummaged through his 80-year-old victim's pockets before making off with just £10.

The pensioner was attacked as he walked along an alleyway leading to Granfield Road, on August 11, at 10.15am.

The attacker ran off towards Battersea High Street. Police described him as black, aged 20 and 6ft. Call 0181 247 8552.

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