OAP with dementia attacked in her home

An 85-year-old woman with dementia has been injured after a man broke intoherhomeandattacked her.

The “despicable” incident happened at a house on Hawthornhill Road, Dumbarton, in West Dunbartonshire, between 1.45am and 2.45am.

During the break-in, the victim sustained injuries to her face and head and was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

The suspect is described as male, around 6ft tall, of slim build and was wearing dark clothing. He made off on foot towards Castlehill Road.

DC Iain Allison, of Clydebank Police Office, said: “To break in and cause injuries to one of the most vulnerable members of our community in the middle of the night is an absolutely despicable act.”