216: defiant great-grandmother holds off mugger

I found this incredible story today, about a 75-year-old woman from Brooklyn, New York. As today's linked article from WCBS TV reports, Rafaela Tlatelpa was walking home when she was attacked from behind by a mugger on a bicycle. He tried to grab her bag, and hit her in the face, but she refused to hand over her belongings and started shouting. A couple of neighbours ran to her aid, chasing the man and eventually restraining him until the police arrived. Now Rafaela is resting and recovering. Thanks to her bravery and her neighbours' heroism, her would-be mugger is now facing several charges. What an amazing woman... (Video image WCBS TV news.)