Two arrested after woman, 81, robbed in Aberdeen

Two people have been arrested after an 81-year-old woman was robbed in Aberdeen.

Police said officers received the report of the elderly woman being assaulted and robbed of her bag and a sum of money in the Netherkirkgate area at about 12:40.

The woman was treated at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Police Scotland said a 30-year-old woman and 33-year-old man were arrested in connection with the incident, and inquiries were ongoing.

Det Sgt Richard Cooper said: "We would like to thank members of the public for their swift assistance at the scene."