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Man, 69, dies after street robbery in Lincoln | Man, 69, dies after street robbery in Lincoln |
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A 69-year-old man has died in hospital after he was robbed in the street. | A 69-year-old man has died in hospital after he was robbed in the street. |
The victim, who has not yet been named, was attacked and robbed of his wallet near Portland Street in Lincoln at 17:30 BST on Friday. | The victim, who has not yet been named, was attacked and robbed of his wallet near Portland Street in Lincoln at 17:30 BST on Friday. |
Lincolnshire Police said the man was approached from behind and pushed to the ground by his attacker, who stole his wallet before running off. | Lincolnshire Police said the man was approached from behind and pushed to the ground by his attacker, who stole his wallet before running off. |
The attacker is described as being of aged about 30, thin, about 5ft 6ins tall, wearing a dark jacket. | |
He was also thought to be wearing light-coloured tracksuit bottoms. | |
Post-mortem tests have been carried out on the victim, but further tests are needed to establish the exact cause of death, police said. | Post-mortem tests have been carried out on the victim, but further tests are needed to establish the exact cause of death, police said. |
Witnesses to the incident are being urged to contact the force. | Witnesses to the incident are being urged to contact the force. |
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