The victim of a cowardly robbery spent Christmas in hospital with a broken ankle.
The 60-year-old man was walking along Erica Close, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, at 11.45pm on Christmas Eve when he was attacked and robbed.
The robber was in his early 30s, of medium build with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark sports jacket, a white shirt and dark jeans.
A police spokesman said: "This is a cowardly attack on a man which was made all the more sad by the time of year. This man has now had to spend Christmas in hospital."
Anyone who witnessed the robbery is asked to call Oxford police on 01865 266333 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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