Tag: attacked

Man mugged in underpass as he was walking to work

Deadline News Journalist - November 5, 2010

A 30-YEAR-OLD man was assaulted and robbed as he walked through an underpass in Edinburgh on his way to work. Two men, described as being...

Woman, 81, assaulted at home by intruder demanding cash

Deadline News Journalist - October 11, 2010

By Christine Lavelle AN elderly woman was assaulted and injured during a break-in at her home in the Borders. The 81-year-old was in bed when she...

Ex-sheriff, 91, says he loves “a bit of fisticuffs” after attack

Deadline News Journalist - May 4, 2010

By Michael MacLeod A RETIRED sheriff was taken prisoner in his own home while he was robbed of his precious wartime medals. Thug Michael MacKinnon burst...

Two-thirds of gay community attacked or abused

Deadline News Journalist - March 1, 2010

By Rory Reynolds AT least two-thirds of one of Scotland’s biggest gay communities have been attacked or abused according to shocking new figures. A survey by...