Gutsy Pensioner Fights Off Masked Man in Broad Daylight Attempted Robbery
A brave 77-year-old woman clung to her handbag during a robbery attempt in Bridlington, showcasing incredible courage against her attacker.
Bridlington, UK, Pensioner, Robbery, Courage, Patryk Truchlinski
Bridlington: So, there was this wild incident where a 77-year-old lady was almost robbed in broad daylight. Can you believe it? A masked guy tried to snatch her handbag while she was just walking into town.
But this woman? She’s a total champ! Even after getting hit on the head, she held on tight to her bag. The guy, Patryk Truchlinski, 29, thought he could easily take it, but he was wrong.
According to the court, she noticed him acting shady outside a medical center. Then, out of nowhere, he hit her from behind and tried to yank her bag away. But she wasn’t having any of it!
As they struggled, her bag’s contents went flying everywhere. Truchlinski ended up running off, but not before a witness on a bike chased him down and brought him back to her.
When the witness caught him, the lady even gave him a whack with her handbag and asked if he wanted what she had. Can you imagine? She was furious and rightfully so!
After the attack, she said she’d never felt anything like it in her 29 years living there. She always felt safe, but now she’s worried about going out. It’s a shame that one incident can shake your confidence like that.
Truchlinski’s lawyer mentioned he had some health issues and wasn’t taking his meds. But while in custody, he started taking them again and seemed to improve. He even expressed regret for what he did.
The judge said it must have been terrifying for her, especially since he picked on an elderly woman thinking she’d be an easy target. Thankfully, she wasn’t seriously hurt, and he got 16 months in jail for his actions.