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- Arthur ‘Bob’ Gumbley, 87, was attacked by two robbers at his home yesterday
- Staffordshire Police said thieves ransacked Mr Gumbley’s home and stole cash
- The suspects are both described as white, with one in his late teens and the other in his mid-twenties
A retired company director has been left with several injuries after being brutally attack and robbed at his home last night.
Arthur ‘Bob’ Gumbley, 87, was set upon by the pair of robbers and left with severe bruising to his left eye, neck, chest, both hands and right arm, which will require surgery.
Emergency services attended the scene in Little Aston, near Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, at 10pm to find the retired company director lying on the floor in a pool of blood.
Arthur ‘Bob’ Gumbley, 87, was set upon by the pair of robbers and left with severe bruising to his left eye, neck, chest, both hands and right arm, which will require surgery
He was rushed to Good Hope Hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face and kicked by the yobs as he lay helplessly on the ground.
Staffordshire Police said the thieves ransacked Mr Gumbley’s home sometime between 8pm and 8.30pm and stole cash from his wallet.
The suspects are both described as white, with one in his late teens and the other in his mid-twenties.
Detective Inspector John Quilty said: ‘This was a despicable and cowardly attack on a defenceless, elderly man in his own home.
‘Mr Gumbley suffered terrible injuries and was understandably left very badly shaken.
‘His family has agreed to release photos of his injuries in the hope that anyone who has any information about the attack will come forward.
‘Anyone who can help us with our investigation is urged to call 101 and quote incident number 828 of 21 November, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’