Find scum who beat woman, 93
A POLICE chief has pleaded for help to find the “scum” who attacked a 93-year-old woman in her bed.
Chief Constable Andy Cooke – who released a picture of the victim’s injuries – condemned the “no grass” culture, saying: “This is horrendous.”
The unnamed pensioner was asleep when several burglars raided her home at 2.25am on Wednesday.
One masked man pinned her down in bed and pushed his hand over her mouth to stop her screaming before they ransacked her home in Vauxhall, Liverpool, and fled with cash.
Mr Cooke raged in a message on Twitter: “This is horrendous. Please help us catch the scum who did this.
“And don’t give me any of that no grass culture nonsense.
“This is a 93-year-old woman in her own house who should be afforded respect and dignity. Someone knows who did this.”
A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: “The woman was taken to hospital suffering from shock and bruising to her face.
“An investigation is underway and house-to-house, forensic and CCTV enquiries are being carried local area.”
The attack caused anger on social media.
Susan Smith posted on Facebook: “Poor lady, she has not got to this age to be terrified and hurt. I hope they throw the book at those who did this.”
Marjorie Hines wrote: “Can’t believe the people who do this to the vulnerable.”
Jon Gibbons tweeted: “Find these vile people.What kind of low-life scum does this to an elderly lady? Makes me sick.”
Detective Sergeant Richie Shillito said: “Everyone has out in the the right to feel safe and secure in their own home.
“This was a particularly cowardly and despicable incident involving an elderly lady who was left badly shaken and with visible injuries.
“I know members public will be shocked.
“I would appeal for their help in finding out who is responsible and bringing them to justice.
“We are committed to them behind bars.” of the putting