84-year-old pensioner fends off launderette mugger with pair of jeans

A pensioner from the UK, 84-year-old Ron Croker, was using a tumble dryer in a launderette in January when a masked robber entered and demanded money.

Though left with minor bruises and shaken, Croker remained resolute as he fought off his attacker with a pair of jeans from his laundry.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed that a 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery.

• theft
• Crime
• Assault
• United Kingdom
• Pensioners