She collapsed to the floor in fear and her handbag was stolen before the suspect left the area. An extensive investigation was launched by the Dacorum Local Crime Unit and a man was arrested on Thursday, January 18 before being released on conditional bail. As a result of further enquiries by the team, charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service on Friday, February 23. Michael Hayes, 54, from Edmonton, has been charged with attempted kidnap and robbery. Now that a charge has been made, it’s important that the case is allowed to proceed through court unimpeded.

Source: The Times February 24, 2024 15:39 UTC