Jail for man who knocked elderly woman to ground in Sheffield street

Joseph Neil, aged 22, of Rudyard Road, Hillsborough,Sheffield, was handed a two-year prison sentence over the robbery in which he targeted an 80-year-old woman.

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His victim was walking along Hillsborough Road when Neil struck on Thursday, April 4 – stealing the OAP’s handbag, which contained her house keys, phone and £46.

The elderly woman was knocked to the ground in the process.

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She was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a member of the public rushed to her aid.

Yvonne Fairbrother, who led the police investigation into the incident, said: “This was a callous, careless act of violence against a vulnerable victim.

“I welcome the sentencing and I hope it can offer some reassurance to her, and the public, that we will not let these types of crimes go unpunished.”