The pensioner, named as William Grove, stepped in as the two attackers pounded the reinforced glass windows of the branch of jewellers Ernest Jones in Richmond, south-west London, in broad daylight…
"There were two hooded guys having a real go at the window of the jewellers with sledgehammers. The glass must have been tougher than they thought because it took them a good 20 seconds to break through.
"It was busy day on the high street and there were crowds of shoppers watching. Everyone was standing back when this old guy at the bus stop decided he was not just going to stand there and watch.
"He must have been around 80. He went over and started flapping at one of the robbers. He grabbed him from behind around his shoulders and managed to pull his balaclava off his face.
Witnesses said Mr Grove shouted “I’ve got your DNA” as he grabbed the robber’s balaclava…
A Scotland Yard spokesman said that the suspects fled on foot before climbing into a silver car… Passers-by chased the car and noted down the number plate.
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