84-Year-Old Fends Off Robber with Jeans

Ron Croker, an 84-year-old British retiree, successfully defended himself against a masked robber using a pair of jeans at a launderette in Maltby, South Yorkshire. On January 7, the assailant demanded Croker's wallet, but Croker refused and used the jeans to fend off the attacker, eventually forcing him to flee. The suspect, identified as Lloyd Smith, 42, has been charged with attempted robbery and is in custody awaiting a court date. Despite the physical toll and emotional distress, Croker's courageous act has garnered community support, raising over £3,000 for him through crowdfunding. Croker, a former construction foreman, voiced his determination not to back down, emphasizing his lifelong work ethic and self-defense instinct. The incident has been captured on CCTV, showing Croker's remarkable resilience in the face of danger.