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'Scum' gang rob 87-year-old woman | 'Scum' gang rob 87-year-old woman |
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The gang who robbed an 87-year-old woman in her home in Limavady on Sunday are the "scum of the earth", a DUP councillor has said. | The gang who robbed an 87-year-old woman in her home in Limavady on Sunday are the "scum of the earth", a DUP councillor has said. |
Five men entered the house in the Roemill Road area of the town at about 1930 GMT on Sunday. | Five men entered the house in the Roemill Road area of the town at about 1930 GMT on Sunday. |
One of the gang stayed with the pensioner while the others ransacked her home and handbag. They then escaped with a sum of money. | One of the gang stayed with the pensioner while the others ransacked her home and handbag. They then escaped with a sum of money. |
Mr Robinson, who knows the woman well, said it was an "absolute disgrace". | Mr Robinson, who knows the woman well, said it was an "absolute disgrace". |
"I hope the people who did this are ashamed of themselves. | "I hope the people who did this are ashamed of themselves. |
"This lady is the salt of the earth, one of life's ladies, that's how I would describe her. | "This lady is the salt of the earth, one of life's ladies, that's how I would describe her. |
"It's an absolute disgrace." | "It's an absolute disgrace." |
A neighbour, who did not want to be identified, said elderly people in the area were living in fear after the attack. | |
"We're terrified, afraid to stay in at night and afraid to go out." |