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93-year-old woman breaks back after violent robbery in Slotervaart, police seek witnesses

A 93-year-old woman suffered a broken back after being violently assaulted and robbed in Amsterdam-Slotervaart yesterday afternoon. Police are currently searching for a male suspect described as being in his forties and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A 93-year-old woman sustained a broken back after being violently attacked and robbed of her handbag in the Comeniusstraat area of Amsterdam-Slotervaart yesterday afternoon. The victim was walking near a flat close to the Sloterplas around 2:00 PM when an unidentified man struck her, causing her to fall heavily. The suspect subsequently fled the scene with her belongings, leaving the woman injured and requiring hospitalization.

Witnesses reported seeing the assailant lurking in the neighborhood for some time prior to the incident. Police describe the suspect as a man in his forties with light skin and light brown hair, who was seen wearing a dark winter coat and carrying a large weekend bag. Authorities have initiated an investigation and are urgently appealing to the public for any information or footage that might assist in identifying and locating the perpetrator.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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