Gardaí in Limerick have arrested a male aged in 20s following the alleged assault and robbery of an 89-year-old woman at Rossbrien Road, Limerick on Sunday 2nd August 2015.
At approximately 10.30pm the woman was approached, outside her home on Rossbrien Road, by a lone male who attempted to take her hand bag. Following a struggle he made off on foot with the bag, which contained a small amount of cash. The woman was taken from the scene by Ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where she is continuing to receive treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.
A male aged in his 20's was arrested yesterday evening (3/8/2015) by investigating Gardaí. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Roxboro Road Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
