We need your help now
Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.
You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.
If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
By continuing, you are indicating that you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
AN ELDERLY WOMAN has been seriously assaulted by two youths after they gained entry to her home last night.
The victim, who is in her 80s, was hospitalised after the attack in her Belfast home, which left her with cuts and bruising. She was also severely shaken, according to the PSNI.
Two young people are reported to have entered the home on Agnes Street in the north of the city last night before physically assaulting the woman, who called police at around 8pm. It is not currently clear whether anything was stolen in the incident.
The PSNI have appealed for witnesses, or anybody who saw two young people acting suspiciously in the area, to contact them.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Cowardly scum. Wouldnt compare them to animals though . Animals dont behave like that.
This type of crime is happening all to frequent these days. Legislation should be tightened in order to deter these "Animals" from even thinking about committing such a cowardly act. There should be fear imposed by going to court and answering for your actions. Not like the current system where you get a slap on the wrist and told don’t do it again. What makes it more sickening is that here in the Republic the Tax Payer foots the legal aid fees so that a scumbag can hire a solicitor. It just does no make sense :(
I actually feel ill when I read these type of stories. nothing shocks me in the news anymore except people attacking the elderly. absolutely scum of the universe
Should be hanged if caught.
I see were people call for tougher laws or these b*stards to be hung but if a story appeared tomorrow that these people were caught and had been beaten and tortured and left for dead by let’s say a paramilitary organisation there would be an outcry with posts complaining about punishment beatings. The bleeding heart brigade would be out in force. There would calls for more funding for rehabilitation of these offenders while this old lady may never recover. I say that an attack like this on an elderly person should not be treated as an assault but as attempted murder. Let’s stop defending this scum and send a clear message that there will be no excuses just a long prison term and when they get out they will be the vunerable ones.
I wouldn’t have any remorse if they were hung. Id do it myself.
Don’t worry folks Martin and Gerry will sort these scum bags out during campaign
Sick f—ers
have your say