Brutal thug kicks pensioner’s head in vicious home robbery
80-year-old victim brutally attacked
Residents had never met 48-year-old Morris before his terrifying visit. During a struggle, Morris forced a man in his 80s to the floor and kicked his head twice. The shocking attack left the elderly man with facial injuries.
Targets woman in her 90s and steals purse
Morris then demanded money from a woman in her 90s. Without hesitation, he snatched her purse and fled the scene, leaving shocked pensioners shaken.
Swift police action leads to quick arrest
Officers rushed to the scene and treated the injured victim. Reviewing nearby CCTV, they identified Morris almost immediately. The 48-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested the very next day.
Morris jailed for 8 years
At Maidstone Crown Court, Morris pleaded guilty to robbery. On Friday 30 June, he was sentenced to eight years behind bars plus four years on licence after release.
“Morris targeted two vulnerable pensioners thinking he could steal their cash without fear of arrest. In fact, an elderly victim resisted him when he forced his way in and, on running from the address, he was caught on CCTV,” said PC Ashleigh Fell of Maidstone CID.
“Local officers were quick to recognise him on the footage and following a prompt arrest this violent man has quite rightly been brought to justice.”
