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16/02/2006
Pensioner robbed and assaulted in Newtownabbey
Police have appealed for information following the attack and robbery of a 71-year-old woman in the Clonmore walk area of the town on Monday night.
The pensioner got off a bus in Rathmore Drive at around 10.20pm and made her way in the direction of her home in nearby flats.
As the woman entered the communal hallway of the building, she was approached by two men who grabbed her handbag.
The assailants then proceeded to hit the woman twice in the face with it, breaking her glasses.
During the assault, the men also stole the lady's silver coloured watch, however during the struggle she managed to retrieve her handbag.
Police have asked for anyone who may have been travelling on the same bus as the woman, or who may have witnessed anything in connection with the incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The pensioner got off a bus in Rathmore Drive at around 10.20pm and made her way in the direction of her home in nearby flats.
As the woman entered the communal hallway of the building, she was approached by two men who grabbed her handbag.
The assailants then proceeded to hit the woman twice in the face with it, breaking her glasses.
During the assault, the men also stole the lady's silver coloured watch, however during the struggle she managed to retrieve her handbag.
Police have asked for anyone who may have been travelling on the same bus as the woman, or who may have witnessed anything in connection with the incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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