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Elderly woman, 94, victim of vicious street attack

Authorities in Falkirk are searching for two teenage suspects in connection with an incident in which an elderly person was assaulted and robbed after being pushed to the ground.

An investigation is underway in Falkirk town centre after a 94-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in a disturbing incident that has prompted a police appeal for information.

A roundabout with the road to the south of the photo pedestrianised with bollards. Parked cars to the right and a car is travelling through the roundabout
The robbery happened at the junction of Meeks Road and Hope Street in Falkirk on Monday

The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 12:55 on Hope Street, near the intersection with Meeks Road, where the woman's handbag was taken.

Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any physical injuries requiring medical attention, although she was left severely shaken by the ordeal.

According to eyewitness accounts, two male individuals were seen fleeing the scene in the direction of Dollar Park around the time of the incident.

The suspects are described as white teenagers of slender build, with police releasing detailed descriptions of their clothing and appearance.

One of the individuals was wearing a distinctive outfit consisting of black Nike trousers, a black and grey Nike jacket, Nike 95 trainers, black gloves, a face-covering, and a black crossbody bag.

The second suspect was dressed in a black Montirex jacket, black trousers, Nike 95 trainers, black gloves, and a black crossbody bag, with his face also covered.

As part of their inquiry, police are reviewing CCTV footage and urging members of the public to come forward with any information that may aid in identifying the perpetrators.

Det Sgt Chris Scott condemned the attack, stating that it was a reprehensible act targeting a vulnerable elderly woman in a public area.

He encouraged anyone who recognizes the suspects or has knowledge of the incident to contact the authorities, emphasizing the importance of public assistance in solving the case.

Det Sgt Scott also requested that residents and businesses in the area review any private CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage taken between Hope Street and Dollar Park, as it may hold crucial evidence.

Additionally, he appealed directly to parents and guardians of local youths, believing that the suspects may be from the area, and seeking their cooperation in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

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Dundee Utd-Aberdeen match postponed due to pitch conditions

The Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Aberdeen has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Tannadice.

Tannadice has been severely impacted by recent weather conditions, resulting in significant damage to the pitch.

The Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Aberdeen has been postponed due to the unplayable state of the Tannadice pitch, which has been waterlogged.

Following a pitch inspection at 13:00 GMT on Wednesday, the match referee determined that the surface posed a risk to player safety, leading to the decision to postpone the game.

Dundee United issued an apology to supporters of both teams, citing the inconvenience caused by the postponement, and stated that details regarding the rescheduled fixture would be announced at a later time.

On Tuesday, the club described the situation as "fluid" as they worked to mitigate the effects of heavy rainfall, which had already led to the cancellation of their Scottish Cup tie against Spartans just five days prior.

According to Dundee United, the match against Aberdeen could have proceeded if it had been scheduled 24 hours earlier, but the forecast indicated significant rainfall in the subsequent 24 hours, prompting caution.

Focus shifts to the Motherwell vs Rangers match and the performances of O'Neill and Nygren.

Questions are being raised about the delay in Aberdeen's appointment of a new manager.

The KDM Evolution Trophy quarter-final between St Johnstone and Ayr United, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Aberdeen's cup tie against Motherwell, set for Saturday evening at Pittodrie, was also cancelled, as was their home match against Celtic the previous Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Dundee United noted that the north-east region of Scotland had experienced unusually high levels of rainfall during the recent winter months.

The combination of this rainfall, a congested fixture schedule, and the club's commitment to fulfilling matches has put considerable strain on the Tannadice pitch.

To mitigate the effects of the weather, various pitch-protection measures were implemented, allowing some fixtures to proceed despite the heavy rainfall.

However, these measures have had an unavoidable impact on the pitch's appearance, resulting in a compromised playing surface.

Dundee United considered this compromise necessary to ensure the continuity of their home fixtures during an exceptionally challenging period of weather conditions.

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Teenagers charged with attacking and robbing 94-year-old woman

A woman was assaulted and robbed of her handbag during an incident that took place on a street in Falkirk, where she was knocked to the ground.

A robbery in Falkirk has resulted in charges being brought against two 15-year-old males, following an incident in which a 94-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed.

A roundabout with the road to the south of the photo pedestrianised with bollards. Parked cars to the right and a car is travelling through the roundabout
The elderly woman was attacked at the junction of Meeks Road and Hope Street in Falkirk on Monday

The incident occurred at approximately 12:55 on Monday, at the intersection of Hope Street and Meeks Road, where the woman's handbag was taken during the altercation.

Law enforcement officials had previously released details of two individuals seen fleeing the scene around the time of the incident, seeking assistance in identifying them.

Police Scotland has expressed gratitude to the community for providing information that ultimately led to the apprehension of the two suspects.

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Road closures implemented following manhole explosion

A recent incident, recorded by CCTV cameras, has resulted in the closure of several roads in Dunfermline.

An explosion in Dunfermline resulted in the closure of several roads, after a manhole cover was dislodged due to the blast.

Surveillance footage captured the incident, which occurred on Townhill Road, providing visual evidence of the event.

In addition to Townhill Road, Albany Street, Bellyeoman Road, and Leys Park Road were also closed temporarily, although Albany Street has since been reopened, allowing residents to return to their homes.

Authorities advised the public to steer clear of the affected area, with both police and fire services responding to the incident and attending the scene.

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