Elderly woman assaulted and robbed of handbag in city centre

Two people have been arrested after an elderly woman was assaulted and robbed in Aberdeen.

The 81-year-old woman was on Netherkirkgate in the city centre around 12.40pm on Friday when she was assaulted and had her bag containing cash stolen from her.

Emergency services attended the scene, and the victim was checked over by paramedics.

A 30-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations remain ongoing.

Detective sergeant Richard Cooper said: “We would like to thank members of the public for their swift assistance at the scene.”

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