Mother Holds Dying Son; Thief Gets Purse

NORWICH, England — A thief stole a woman’s purse from her home while she was outside holding her dying son who had been hit by a car, neighbor Trisha Garrod said Saturday.

Alan Campling, 7, was hit by the car Friday after he ran into the street chasing a ball. He died of his injuries.

While his mother was holding him, a thief crept into her home and took her purse, which held $33, Garrod said.

“Whoever did this must be evil,” she said. “They knew the child was badly injured, and Teresa was so distressed. It’s enough to turn anybody’s guts.”