Woman, charged with assault and robbery of 82 year old on busy Fife high street

Police have confirmed that a 31 year-old woman has been charged in connection with the assault and robbery of an 82 year-old woman on Kirkcaldy High Street.

The incident happened yesterday when the pensioner was assaulted and robbed of her handbag on the thoroughfare.

High Street, Kirkcaldy where an 82 year-old woman was assaulted and robbed on Monday.placeholder image
High Street, Kirkcaldy where an 82 year-old woman was assaulted and robbed on Monday.

Due to what the police have claimed was a ‘quick reaction’ and ‘bravery’ from the public, the bag was recovered and the perpetrator was apprehended by the police.

A spokesman from the Kirkcaldy Police said: A 31 year-old female will be appearing at court.”

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