03/05/2002

Pregnant woman robbed and beaten

A pregnant woman has been beaten and robbed in County Down.

The 21-year-old was approached by a man in an alleyway at Shackleton Walk in Newtownards on Thursday night. He demanded money and punched her in the face before making off with a mobile phone and a small amount of cash.

Police have appealed for information about the attack on the woman, who is five months pregnant.

The woman is said to be recovering at home.

(AMcE)


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