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03/01/2007
Pensioner dies following mugging
West Midlands Police have appealed for information following the death of a pensioner who was mugged in Walsall on Tuesday night.
Sobat Ali, 67, is believed to have been involved in an altercation with up to three men in Hart Street, Caldmore around 6:30pm on Tuesday evening, after purchasing some jewellery.
Police believe that the jewellery was taken from Mr Ali, who lived locally, during the attack.
The scene has been cordoned off for forensic examination and a post-mortem is due to take place.
Police have appealed for anyone who saw three black men in the area where the attack took place to contact them.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact: 0845 113 5000.
(KMcA)
Sobat Ali, 67, is believed to have been involved in an altercation with up to three men in Hart Street, Caldmore around 6:30pm on Tuesday evening, after purchasing some jewellery.
Police believe that the jewellery was taken from Mr Ali, who lived locally, during the attack.
The scene has been cordoned off for forensic examination and a post-mortem is due to take place.
Police have appealed for anyone who saw three black men in the area where the attack took place to contact them.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact: 0845 113 5000.
(KMcA)
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