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Cops ridiculed for ‘Grim Reaper’ e-fit of man wanted for questioning over violent mugging

The robbery happened on October 29th when the hooded man demanded cash from a woman

A POLICE force has been mocked mercilessly online after releasing an e-fit of a suspected robber who looks "like the Grim Reaper."

Leicestershire Police issued the image of the crook who attacked a woman while wearing what appeared to be a sinister black cloak over his head.

 Police have released an e-fit of a hooded suspect who is wanted after a woman was violently mugged in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire
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Police have released an e-fit of a hooded suspect who is wanted after a woman was violently mugged in Broughton Astley, LeicestershireCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Cops are hunting the man in connection with a robbery of a woman outside a house in Springfield Close, Broughton Astley, Leics.

The woman arrived at the property at around 1.15am on October 29 when she was grabbed by a man who demanded cash.

The thug fled the scene when he realised the victim had no money but she suffered minor injuries.

After police issued the e-fit, social media users compared the image to the Grim Reaper, while others joked it looked like the "Scottish Widows advert".

 The incident occurred on Springfield Close in Broughton Astley
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The incident occurred on Springfield Close in Broughton Astley

Writing on Facebook, Scott Johnson said: "Looks like police hunting for black cloak wearing robber, last seen holding a Scythe. Also goes by the name 'Death'. Do not approach."

A Twitter user posted: "Watch out residents in Leicestershire. Scottish Widows robbing women!"

Detective Constable Stephanie Burnham said: "We have been carrying out full enquiries into this incident and are now releasing this image as part of these ongoing enquiries.

"If you recognise the person described in the e-fit image please make contact as we believe this person could help us with our enquiries.

 One Twitter user joked that the suspect was 'Scottish Widows' robbing people
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One Twitter user joked that the suspect was 'Scottish Widows' robbing peopleCredit: Handout

"Anyone with any other information regarding the incident who has not yet made contact with us should also get in touch."

A similar incident occurred the previous month in nearby Leicester in which CCTV footage captured a robber brutally dragging a woman into a road and kicking her as she fought back.


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