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The son of a widow who died after she was robbed in a Coventry subway has appealed for help in catching the "spineless coward" responsible.The son of a widow who died after she was robbed in a Coventry subway has appealed for help in catching the "spineless coward" responsible.
Peter Whiting said his family had "fallen apart" since the death of his 79-year-old mother, Margaret.Peter Whiting said his family had "fallen apart" since the death of his 79-year-old mother, Margaret.
A murder inquiry was launched following Mrs Whiting's death two days after she was attacked on 10 September. A murder inquiry was launched following Mrs Whiting's death, two days after she was attacked on 10 September.
Injuries to her hip, arm, shoulder and head indicated a "forceful attack" by the man involved, police have said. Police are urging someone who called Crimestoppers naming two men heard bragging about a mugging to call back.
West Midlands Police are urging the caller to contact them on 0845 113 5000.
Injuries to Mrs Whiting's hip, arm, shoulder and head indicated a "forceful attack" by the man involved, police have said.
A post-mortem examination established a "causal link" between the robbery and her death, West Midlands Police said.A post-mortem examination established a "causal link" between the robbery and her death, West Midlands Police said.
Mrs Whiting was attacked after collecting her pension.Mrs Whiting was attacked after collecting her pension.
'Just not right''Just not right'
She was approached from behind by her attacker as she walked home through the subway leading from Spon Street to Upper Spon Street.She was approached from behind by her attacker as she walked home through the subway leading from Spon Street to Upper Spon Street.
He attacked my mother last week, and it could be your mother next week Peter Whiting
He is described as white, in his late 20s to early 30s, with short, wavy blond hair and dark stained teeth. He was of medium height and stocky build.He is described as white, in his late 20s to early 30s, with short, wavy blond hair and dark stained teeth. He was of medium height and stocky build.
He attacked my mother last week, and it could be your mother next week Peter Whiting
Mr Whiting, who is one of three sons, appealed to anyone who knew the attacker to come forward.Mr Whiting, who is one of three sons, appealed to anyone who knew the attacker to come forward.
"The spineless coward who did this could have just asked her for the money," he said."The spineless coward who did this could have just asked her for the money," he said.
"He is somebody's brother, somebody's son or somebody's partner. He attacked my mother last week, and it could be your mother next week."He is somebody's brother, somebody's son or somebody's partner. He attacked my mother last week, and it could be your mother next week.
"We have got to get this man off the streets. Somebody out there is sheltering this person, and it's just not right.""We have got to get this man off the streets. Somebody out there is sheltering this person, and it's just not right."
Det Supt Mick Treble, head of the Major Investigation Unit, said the suspect escaped towards Croft Road in the direction of the Sky Dome and was chased by a witness.Det Supt Mick Treble, head of the Major Investigation Unit, said the suspect escaped towards Croft Road in the direction of the Sky Dome and was chased by a witness.
"At this point an altercation occurred in an effort to recover the handbag and belongings."At this point an altercation occurred in an effort to recover the handbag and belongings.
"During the altercation, the attacker was struck several times to the body area in an effort to free the bag from him," he said."During the altercation, the attacker was struck several times to the body area in an effort to free the bag from him," he said.
Police say there has been a good response from the public to the appeal for information.