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28/08/2013
Lung Cancer Patient Attacked For £15
A woman attacked and robbed of her handbag in Ashington on Sunday night has released images of her injuries in an effort to bolster efforts to find her attacker.
The victim, 63-year-old Marilyn Massie, was attacked at around 23:00 on Chestnut Street by a man thought to be in his late teens or early 20s, riding a bicycle.
Ms Massie, who suffers from lung cancer, was pushed face first to the ground, suffering "extensive" cuts and bruising to her face and a broken nose and wrist.
The attacker is described as being of slim build with dark hair.
Following the attack he rode away with Ms Massie's handbag, containing about £15 and her mobile phone.
(MH/CD)
The victim, 63-year-old Marilyn Massie, was attacked at around 23:00 on Chestnut Street by a man thought to be in his late teens or early 20s, riding a bicycle.
Ms Massie, who suffers from lung cancer, was pushed face first to the ground, suffering "extensive" cuts and bruising to her face and a broken nose and wrist.
The attacker is described as being of slim build with dark hair.
Following the attack he rode away with Ms Massie's handbag, containing about £15 and her mobile phone.
(MH/CD)
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