Two Arrested After 81-Year-Old Woman Robbed of Handbag in Aberdeen

An 81-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed of her handbag in Aberdeen city centre on Friday, STV News reports. The incident happened on Netherkirkgate at about 12.40pm, and the bag contained cash, according to the police account of events. It happened around midday on Friday. The robbery is under investigation.

Emergency services attended the scene, and paramedics checked the woman over. Police Scotland later arrested a 30-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man in connection with the robbery, and the investigation is continuing as officers piece together exactly what happened. Police have not named the two people arrested. Officers remain at work on enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Richard Cooper thanked members of the public for their swift help at the scene. The case highlights how quickly bystanders can assist victims of street crime, and police have not yet said whether the two arrested people have been charged. The investigation by Police Scotland remains ongoing now.