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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."