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Burglars rob woman on wheelchair | |
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A 59-year-old woman, who has to use a wheelchair, has been robbed at her home in Bangor. | A 59-year-old woman, who has to use a wheelchair, has been robbed at her home in Bangor. |
Two men confronted the woman in her home in Stricklands Bay some time before 2100 GMT on Saturday. | Two men confronted the woman in her home in Stricklands Bay some time before 2100 GMT on Saturday. |
One of the men held her down while the other intruder searched the house. The men made off with a handbag containing a sum of money. | One of the men held her down while the other intruder searched the house. The men made off with a handbag containing a sum of money. |
It was later recovered by police. Although unhurt, the woman was left shocked. | It was later recovered by police. Although unhurt, the woman was left shocked. |
DUP assembly member Alex Easton condemned the robbers. | |
"The actions of those two thugs responsible are beneath contempt," he said. | |
"One wonders how they can sleep at night - frankly they must be devoid of conscience and humanity. They are the actions of depraved sick individuals who have no place in our society." |