DETECTIVES are investigating an attempted robbery of a pensioner in Orford.
A 36-year-old man was arrested yesterday afternoon at 1.40pm on Poplars Avenue, close to Howson Road, after grabbing an 81-year-old woman's handbag and attacking her.
The man was arrested soon after and remains in police custody.
Police are especially keen to speak to two passers-by who helped the woman and drove her to a relatives address on Orford Lane.
If you know these people call DC Gordon Wilson or DC Stuart Clay on 01244 613834 or leave information with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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