ITN reports on “extrordinary footage as a gang attempts a smash and grab raid in Northampton – only to be fought off by a pensioner armed with a handbag.” This old lady destroys England jewelry thieves wielding sledgehammers and riding mopeds with her purse.  She actually knocks one down and gets him captured.

The robbery took place in Northampton, United Kingdom at Michael Jones Jewellers, on the corner of Gold Street and Bridge Street. Follow ITN on twitter at @ITN

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