Man charged after 88-year-old woman robbed in own home
A man has been charged after an 88-year-old woman was robbed in her home.
The pensioner answered the door of her home in Edinburgh to a man who allegedly pushed his way in and stole her purse.
The incident happened in Niddrie Mill Avenue at around 7pm on Sunday.
Police said that a 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the incident.
He is expected to appear in court in due course.
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