The Scotsman

Woman attacked in her own home in terrible ‘ordeal’

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A woman has been attacked and robbed during a “frightenin­g ordeal” in her own home.

The incident happened about 10pm on Sunday when a man forced his way into the property on Balmoral Road in Dumfries.

He assaulted the 49-yearold and made off with a sum of money.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Detective Sergeant Colin Mckinstry, from Dumfries CID, said: “This was a very frightenin­g ordeal for the woman concerned.”

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