Elderly woman injured in ‘horrific’ attack

The 88-year-old woman, who police haven’t named, came face-to-face with her attacker on Saturday night around 9.45pm.

He demanded money from the woman but she refused, tried to fight him off, and suffered a cut to her hand during the struggle.

The burglar carried out a search of her home before fleeing on foot. It is not thought anything was stolen.

He is described as white, wearing a grey hooded top, which was pulled over his face, and blue jeans.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Detective Sergeant Rick Jones, from Newark CID, said the elderly woman was ‘extremely shaken’ by what had happened.

“This was a horrific attack on a vulnerable, elderly woman in her own home,” he said.

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Notts Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.