A THUG who robbed a frail pensioner in Bournemouth has been jailed for six years.

Duane Davis, of no fixed abode, was found guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court of assaulting and robbing a woman in Springbourne.

The victim had been using a pair of walking sticks when she was attacked by the 33-year-old, who had pleaded not guilty not the charge. 

It was heard police were called to Washington Avenue in the afternoon of Friday, July 18 2014 to reports of a robbery.

Davis had approached his vulnerable victim near to her home and offered to carry her shopping bags. On reaching her door he pushed her to the ground and stole her purse.

As a result of the fall the victim suffered a serious injury to her hip which required hospital treatment.

Davis was sentenced on Wednesday, April 8 at the same court.

Detective Constable James Taylor, of Bournemouth CID, said: “This was a vicious attack which left the victim with a serious injury and in severe shock.

“The sentence issued today sends out a very clear message that this sort of crime will not be tolerated in Dorset. You will be caught and brought to justice."