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  • "My last comment on this post... Prison then deport to place of origin on mothers or fathers side as mixed race means half English and half something else so whatever the something else is DEPORT and lets free up the country from the low life scum forever. Too many dogooders too frightened to speak up."
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Schoolgirl attacked by robber in Leigh

A SCHOOLGIRL was attacked by a robber who struck in Leigh in broad daylight.

The 12-year-old was outside Leigh Cemetery , in London Road, when a man grabbed her and spun her around.

He demanded she hand over her money and her phone but she refused.

He then punched her in the stomach.

A woman then walked around the corner, disturbing the robber, and he ran off empty-handed towards West Leigh schools.

Police want to speak to this woman as she could be a useful witness.

It happened just before 3:30pm on Thursday, May 31.

The robber was of mixed race, in his late 20s, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, and slim.

He had stubble and a short beard and spoke with a foreign accent.

He was wearing a blue hoodie with yellow lining, a black T-shirt, black jeans and black slip-on shoes. He also has a tattoo on his left wrist.

Anyone with information in connection with this attempted robbery is urged to contact detectives at Southend police station on 101.

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