Police appeal for information after elderly woman assaulted and robbed

Officers are appealing for information after an elderly woman was assaulted and had her handbag stolen in Dundee.

The incident happened on Saturday November 26 at the junction of Lilybank Terrace and Lilybank Road in the city centre between 10.20pm and 10.50pm.

The 80-year-old woman sustained serious facial injuries when she was pushed to the ground and her handbag, which contained a three-figure sum of money, was stolen.

She was taken to Ninewells Hospital and released after treatment.

Officers are looking to speak to two male youths, aged in their late teens, and both wearing dark clothing. They were seen at the time running in the direction of Broughty Ferry Road.

Detective Sergeant Craig Kelly said: “This lady was robbed and left not only seriously injured but distraught by what happened.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who knows who the youths are and where they might be.

“If you can help, please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 3871 of Saturday 26 November, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”