(posted 7382 days ago)South London Press
NewsWoman slashed by robber
Feb 6 2004A 28-YEAR-OLD woman was slashed across the cheek and sustained injuries to her teeth and ear when she was robbed.
The woman had to be taken to hospital for treatment after the violent mugging in Crimsworth Road, off Thorparch Road, South Lambeth, at around 7.15pm on Monday, January 26. Her handbag was stolen in the attack.
Detective Constable Tracy Kenward, of Kennington Police, said: "This was a completely unnecessary attack on a defenceless woman.
"Her cheek was slashed and she sustained other injuries to one of her teeth and her right ear.
"If anyone saw the incident or has any information about the person who carried it out, we urge them to contact police."
The attacker is described as a 5ft 4in to 5ft 11in-tall black male with a shaved head. He had a London accent and was wearing a multicoloured, pastel, rugby-style shirt. Information to Detective Sergeant Ed Facer at Kennington Robbery Squad on 020 8649 2484 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.