Woman(80) threatened withknife

An elderly woman has been left badly shaken after being threatened by a thug armed with a knife in her home.

The 80-year-old was at home in Bellshill around 9.20pm on Thursday (August 10) when she answered the door to two men who asked for money for charity.

Both suspects then entered the property on Clay Crescent, with one threatening the woman with a knife and demanding cash.

Police say the pair however.

The woman was uninjured, however she was badly shaken as a result of the incident.

Police describe the first suspect as white, aged around 17, 5ft 4in, and of slim build with short black hair. He may have been wearing glasses.

The second suspect is described as white, aged around 18, 5ft 6in, of slim build and he was wearing a grey top.

Detective Constable Karen Murray of Wishaw Police Office said: “Our enquiries are continuing today to trace these two men. To deliberately target an elderly member of our community is cowardly and absolutely heartless.

“Enquiries have revealed that these two men have been seen in recent days in the Hattonrigg area of Bellshill collecting money for charity.

“I would ask residents to be on their guard and if anyone has any information that will identify them or assist with the police enquiry, then please contact Wishaw Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 4234 of 10th August.

“Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.” then left emptyhanded,