THUG WHO BEAT UP SOLDIER JAILED FOR 9 YEARS
N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years. Frail Bill Hopkins, 79, suffered a broken jaw in the cowardly attack outside his home last November. Mugger Richard Christie , 48, pounced on the pensioner from behind, repeatedly punching and kicking him in the head. He ran off with the OAP's wallet - which contained the cash, bank cards and a card from his late wife's memorial service.
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PORTRAITS IN PAKISTAN
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CATERPILLAR AND MANTIS BATTLE IT OUT
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STAG SHOWS OFF IMPRESSIVE HEADDRESS IN LONDON'S BUSHY PARK
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NEW DELHI CHILD RAPE PROTESTS
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ADORABLE POLAR BEAR CUBS PLAY-FIGHT IN THE SNOW
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NOT FIT FOR DOGS - RSPCA RESCUERS FIND ANIMALS IN SHOCKING FILTH
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ENGLISH SEASIDE SPLIT SHOTS
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FIGHTING BLACKBACK GORILLAS
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ADORABLE SQUIRREL GETS READY FOR A SNOWBALL FIGHT
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