Two elderly women targeted by robber in Bilston
Two pensioners were targeted by a robber as they walked down the street in Bilston today.
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The suspect tried to snatch the handbag belonging to one of the women.
A passer by alerted a PCSO who gave chase. A 39-year-old man was arrested by police nearby a short time later.
The incident happened in Church Street at around noon.
West Midlands Police spokeswoman Gina Lycett said officers were now investigating the incident, which happened in a busy shopping area.
An appeal for witnesses to the drama has now been launched.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to call 101.
