Woman, 77, seriously injured during mugging
The woman remains in a serious condition in hospital after she was mugged in Sheffield
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A 77-year-old woman has been left seriously injured after she was mugged while walking in the street in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Police said the woman was attacked by a man and left unconscious on the ground on Shiregreen Lane, near Concord Sports Centre at 10:55 GMT on Tuesday.
Her bag and purse were found discarded nearby, with about £50 and a bank card understood to have been stolen.
A force spokesperson said the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she remained as of Thursday afternoon.
Police appealed to witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to get in touch.
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