Pensioner held up at knifepoint in ‘despicable’ act

An 82-year-old woman was held at knifepoint in Glasgow by a man who jumped into her car and demanded cash.

The pensioner was targeted in Knightswood as she got into her Peugeot to travel to an appointment yesterday morning.

The would-be thief fled after she drove towards some workmen nearby and rolled down her window to raise the alarm.

Police are hunting for the man, who struck around 8:40am on Athelstane Road.

Detective Constable Mark Milroy said: “This was a terrifying experience for the elderly woman and thankfully she was able to seek help quickly.

“Extensive inquiries are under way to trace the despicable individual involved and I would appeal to anyone who noticed a man matching the above description in Athelstane Road prior to the incident, or running along Anniesland Road afterwards, to please get in touch.

“I would particularly appeal to any motorists with dash- cams who were in the area this morning to check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.”

The suspect is described as aged between 35 and 45, around 5ft 7in, of medium build, with short, dark hair and glasses. He had a local accent and wore a beanie-style hat with a union flag design.