NSW: Woman died after bag snatch

AAP General News (Australia)
08-02-1999
NSW: Woman died after bag snatch

A 23-year-old woman will face a New South Wales court on murder charges today, following
the death of an elderly woman yesterday, after her bag was snatched.

Police say the 81-year-old Lismore woman collapsed and died after chasing a female who
snatched her handbag.

A 23-year-old woman will face Lismore Local Court charged with murder and robbery.

A 24-year-old man will also appear, charged with being an accessory and concealing a
serious offence.

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KEYWORD: BAGSNATCH (SYDNEY)

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