Elderly woman knocked to the floor and robbed by a man near Brockwell Park
A search has begun for a man who knocked an elderly woman to the floor and robbed her near Brockwell Park.
The woman had been walking down Norwood Road around midday when she was attacked by the man.
The man pulled her bag from her causing her to fall heavily to the floor where she sustained minor injuries.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the theft at 11.30am on Monday, April 26.
Detectives have also released a photo of the man they are looking for.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 7430/01JUN21.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.