Woman, 87, attacked on way to church

An ELDERLY woman was left with a broken arm after she was robbed in broad daylight.

The 87-year-old was attacked in Dixon Road in Glasgow's southside as she headed towards her church at around 9am yesterday.

A man grabbed her from behind, knocked her to the ground and stole her handbag before making off.

Council workers came to her aid and she was taken to the Victoria Infirmary, where she was treated for a fracture to her left arm.

A Strathclyde Police spokesman said: "Whoever is responsible for this crime is clearly despicable with no conscience. To snatch an elderly lady's handbag and knock her to the ground while she is on her way to church is a cowardly act. Every reasoned person will be disgusted by this act.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch with us."