Police have arrested a man in connection with the robbery of a 91 year old woman in North London. She was left badly injured and suffered a broken arm in the attack.
The pensioner had been to the local shops in Highgate when someone tried to grab her bag. The thief got away with just twenty pounds.
A plaque has been unveiled honouring Graham Chapman, one of the stars of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Members of the famed Flying Circus got together to honour one of their number, Graham Chapman.
A plaque dedicated to him was unveiled at his favourite local pub in Highgate.
Chapman, who died in 1989 was one of the founders of Monty Python.
But as Liz Wickham now reports his reputation was sealed by the title role in the film The Life of Brian.
London Tonight caught up with Terry Jones at the unveiling of a plaque for Graham Chapman. Jones reflected on the enthusiasm for life that his fellow Python had had.
Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses and information after a pensioner was robbed and injured in Highgate.
The police have asked for the public's help in tracing the man responsible.
Police are issuing photographs showing some of the woman's injuries.
At about 1.30pm on Tuesday 14th August a 91 year-old woman named Lynne had been to shops in Archway Road and was walking in Church Road N6.
The woman, who lives locally, was near the junction with Talbot Road N6 when she felt someone pulling at her bag.
She saw someone's hand in her bag and tried to pull away but was pushed, causing her to fall to the ground and bang her head.
A man made off with her purse, which contained her bank card, travel pass and £20 cash.
Lynne suffered bruising and swelling to her face, neck, shoulder, leg and a broken arm.
Michael Palin reminisces about fellow Python star Graham Chapman at the unveiling of his plaque.
