Preston pensioner mugged on his doorstep after answering knock on his door

The man, aged 84, was attacked after answering his door in Walker Street, near Preston Crown Court, at 9pm on Friday (January 6).

He was ambushed by two men who snatched a gold crucifix chain from around his neck, causing him to fall over.

The pair then fled, leaving the pensioner on the floor with broken ribs. The 84-year-old was also reportedly bitten on his hand whilst trying to defend himself.

Police were called and he was taken to hospital for treatment.

No arrests have been made at this stage but an investigation is under way.

After being discharged from hospital, the pensioner spoke to the Lancashire Post about the robbery which has left him and his neighbours fearing for their safety.

You can read his story here.

Lancashire Police is appealing to anyone with information to get in touch.

A spokesman for the force said: “We were called at around 9pm on Friday (January 6) to Walker Street, Preston, to reports of a robbery.

“We attended and found a man aged in his 80s had been at home when two men had knocked on his front door.

"When he answered they had grabbed a chain from around his neck, causing him to fall over. They then made off.

“Thankfully he suffered relatively minor injuries.

“No arrests have been made but enquiries are very much ongoing.

“We are now appealing for information about this incident and are asking anyone who can help to call 101 or report what they know online at doitonline.lancashire.police.uk, quoting log 1260 of January 6.”