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18/09/2019
Woman Hospitalised Following Cork Mugging
A woman in her 90's has been hospitalised after she was mugged in Co Cork on Tuesday.
The victim was targeted in the Castle Grounds near the centre of Macroom while walking with a friend at around 2.55pm on Tuesday afternoon, 17 September.
A passerby contacted gardaí after the pair were mugged by two men from behind, with the injured woman being pulled from the park bench before having her bag stolen.
She was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
Gardaí are in the process of checking CCTV footage to trace the men's movements and have appealed for public assistance. Any motorists who were driving through the town or in Sleaveen between 2.30 and 3.30pm on Tuesday are urged to contact them on 026-20590.
(JG/CM)
The victim was targeted in the Castle Grounds near the centre of Macroom while walking with a friend at around 2.55pm on Tuesday afternoon, 17 September.
A passerby contacted gardaí after the pair were mugged by two men from behind, with the injured woman being pulled from the park bench before having her bag stolen.
She was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
Gardaí are in the process of checking CCTV footage to trace the men's movements and have appealed for public assistance. Any motorists who were driving through the town or in Sleaveen between 2.30 and 3.30pm on Tuesday are urged to contact them on 026-20590.
(JG/CM)
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