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'Horrendous' attack on pensioner 'Horrendous' attack on pensioner
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Police in Swansea are appealing for help after a "horrendous" attack on a 75-year-old woman in her home.Police in Swansea are appealing for help after a "horrendous" attack on a 75-year-old woman in her home.
They believe Annie Williams was punched and kicked several times, causing face fractures and severe bruising.They believe Annie Williams was punched and kicked several times, causing face fractures and severe bruising.
Mrs Williams's son has given permission for the graphic picture showing the extent of her injuries to be released.Mrs Williams's son has given permission for the graphic picture showing the extent of her injuries to be released.
Her handbag was stolen along with a car which was taken from her driveway in Fforestfach and later found on fire. A 27-year-old man is under arrest. Her handbag was stolen along with a car which was taken from her driveway in Cockett and later found on fire. A 27-year-old man is under arrest.
Officers believe the burglar forced his way into the house and attacked the pensioner in her bedroom.Officers believe the burglar forced his way into the house and attacked the pensioner in her bedroom.
Mrs Williams, who is known locally as Nancy, is receiving treatment for her injuries at Morriston Hospital in Swansea.Mrs Williams, who is known locally as Nancy, is receiving treatment for her injuries at Morriston Hospital in Swansea.
Chief Supt Mark Matthias, divisional commander for Swansea, described the attack as "horrendous".Chief Supt Mark Matthias, divisional commander for Swansea, described the attack as "horrendous".
This is an appalling crime upon a defenceless female which should touch the heart of every member of the Swansea community Ch Supt Mark MatthiasThis is an appalling crime upon a defenceless female which should touch the heart of every member of the Swansea community Ch Supt Mark Matthias
He said he had not seen a similar attack in 25 years of policing.He said he had not seen a similar attack in 25 years of policing.
He appealed for witnesses to come forward and "to look at their conscience".He appealed for witnesses to come forward and "to look at their conscience".
"They know there's information out there and (to) come forward please," he said. "They know there's information out there and [to] come forward please," he said.
Officers said the burglar forced his way into Mrs Williams' house via the back of the premises.Officers said the burglar forced his way into Mrs Williams' house via the back of the premises.
As wells as the victim's handbag, containing her purse and a number of cards, her car, a silver Suzuki Ignis GL, registration CP03 SYW, was also stolen.As wells as the victim's handbag, containing her purse and a number of cards, her car, a silver Suzuki Ignis GL, registration CP03 SYW, was also stolen.
Police officers at the scene in Fforestfach, Swansea Police officers at the scene in Cockett, Swansea
Police said it is believed the vehicle was driven through locked gates and was later discovered on fire near the entrance of the Woodlands Caravan Site at Swansea Road, Waunarlwydd, at 0430 BST on Sunday.Police said it is believed the vehicle was driven through locked gates and was later discovered on fire near the entrance of the Woodlands Caravan Site at Swansea Road, Waunarlwydd, at 0430 BST on Sunday.
An incident room has been set up and a team of officers have been working on the investigations throughout the night with scientists from the Forensic Science Service.An incident room has been set up and a team of officers have been working on the investigations throughout the night with scientists from the Forensic Science Service.
Det Ch Insp Peter Azzopardi, of Swansea CID said a man had been arrested in connection with this offence and another one of burglary and is in custody in Swansea Central Police Station.Det Ch Insp Peter Azzopardi, of Swansea CID said a man had been arrested in connection with this offence and another one of burglary and is in custody in Swansea Central Police Station.
Det Ch Insp Azzopardi said Mrs Williams's handbag and the majority of its contents had been recovered. DCI Azzopardi said Mrs Williams's handbag and the majority of its contents had been recovered.
He said: "Another member of the public has also recovered and handed in another item of property which has been identified as belonging to the victim," he added.He said: "Another member of the public has also recovered and handed in another item of property which has been identified as belonging to the victim," he added.
Chief Supt Matthias said: "This is an appalling crime upon a defenceless female which should touch the heart of every member of the Swansea community."Chief Supt Matthias said: "This is an appalling crime upon a defenceless female which should touch the heart of every member of the Swansea community."
Anyone with information should contact Swansea CID on 01792 562731 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information should contact Swansea CID on 01792 562731 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.