British Backpacker Homeless After Violent Robbery in Peru

Hannah Almond, a 32-year-old British fashion graduate from Grimsby, traveled to Peru for a yoga retreat but was violently robbed in Cusco, losing her passport, phone, and all belongings which were subsequently burned by locals. Left homeless and penniless, Hannah lived under a bridge with an elderly homeless man, refusing help from embassy officials due to trauma and distrust after the assault. Despite efforts by the British embassy, including offers of hotel stays and financial support, she repeatedly returned to the bridge and disappeared two days after police last checked on her. Concerned friends launched a GoFundMe campaign to fund the travel of her relatives to Peru to locate and assist her, citing her declining mental health and vulnerability. British officials confirmed they are supporting her family and coordinating with local authorities, while the story has generated national attention in Peru amid concerns about local trafficking hotspots. Friends describe Hannah as a generous and loving person who is currently isolated and in a mental health crisis but hopeful for recovery with appropriate care.