100-year-old woman dies after UK robbery

A 100-year-old woman has died after suffering multiple injuries including a broken neck when her bag was stolen.

A 100-year-old UK woman who suffered a broken neck in a street robbery has died.

Derbyshire Police said Zofija Kaczan died early Wednesday after suffering multiple injuries in an attack on May 28.

Detective Chief Inspector Darren De'ath, who is leading the investigation, called the crime "absolutely horrific."

He says police are pursuing a number of leads.

The robbery took place in the town of Normanton, 200km north of London.