A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend.
William Hopkins from Birmingham was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed.
He was returning to his home in Gooch Street when he was attacked.
The 78-year-old pensioner tells ITV Central of his injuries.
A 78-year-old pensioner was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last week.
William Hopkins was taken to City Road Hospital following the attack.
– lee dawson, detective constable, birmingham west cidThis was an unprovoked, vicious and cowardly attack against a pensioner who was going about his own business. The pictures show how horrific his injuries were and we want to hear from anyone who has any information about what happened.
West Midlands Police have released a photo of a 78-year-old pensioner who was beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend.
William Hopkins suffered a fractured jaw following the attack.
His wallet was stolen along with his late wife's memorial card.
Mr Hopkins, said: "It was such a shocking attack and I don't remember much about what happened."
"As well as being left with a fractured jaw which means I can hardly eat, I also missed the remembrance parade on Sunday which is something I look forward to every year."
A pensioner was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed.
William Hopkins, 78, was attacked last weekend outside his Birmingham home.
He was returning to his home in Gooch Street when he was attacked from behind and knocked to the ground.
His wallet containing bank cards and £40 cash was stolen, along with his late wife's memorial card.
Mr Hopkins was taken to City Road Hospital for treatment following the robbery which happened around 8pm on Saturday 10th November.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information.