A robber on foot was called a footpad and was often part of a gang. They would rob people travelling on foot and they could be very violent. Figure caption, A highwayman holding up a man for his ...

In a brief video statement posted on social media on Monday, the 36-year-old Briton referenced British highwayman and robber Dick Turpin in an apparent swipe at the judges who awarded Ukrainian ...

The most famous highwayman was Dick Turpin. Before turning to highway robbery, he was a butcher, who joined a gang of robbers. He stole cattle, burgled houses and stole money from people.