Police release more CCTV images 'dangerous' Hackney mugger

Sanchez Edwards, 28, is wanted in connection with a violent robbery and grievous bodily harm of a 92-year-old lady in Hackney

Detectives have released new images of a "dangerous" paranoid schizophrenic they are trying to locate.

Sanchez Edwards, 28, is wanted in connection with a violent robbery and grievous bodily harm of a 92-year-old woman in Hackney.

The images were taken at Bethnal Green Tube station at 19:00 BST on 6 July.

Crimestoppers charity is offering a £5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Edwards, who absconded from a mental health unit.

He was first sighted at Bethnal Green London Underground Station on 3 July at 12:30 BST, days after the attack, wearing very dark clothing and black and white trainers.

His victim cracked ribs due to the force she was dragged along the floor and is in considerable pain during the attack on 27 June.

One of her legs is entirely bruised as well as her hip and stomach. She also sustained a head injury as she struck the ground.

Her family said doctors reacted with shock when they discovered the extent of her injuries.

Doctors reacted with shock when they discovered the extent of the victim's injuries

Det Insp Paul Ridley of Hackney CID described the victim's injuries as "alarming and harrowing".

"The lady remains extremely distraught, will not leave the house as she is terrified and has re-occurring nightmares of her ordeal. She finds it difficult to sleep particularly due to the excruciating pain of her injuries."

He also warned members of the public this was "a violent, dangerous and unpredictable individual", who should not be approached.

Edwards is described as a dark skinned black man, 5ft 9ins, with short black hair, medium build and a black beard.

The case featured on BBC1's Crimewatch Roadshow on 7 July appealing for information