Robber detained in Vélez-Málaga

A German woman has been arrested in Vélez-Málaga after she attacked and attempted to rob another woman. The victim, a 65 year old woman, had been to the bank to withdraw some money. As she arrived at the doorway to her home, she was struck twice on the head with a hammer. Her attacker then grabbed her bag with the …

Three robbers arrested

National Police officers from Almería and Granada have arrested three North Africans who are believed to have been responsible for 59 robberies with violence since November 2008. One of the group would apparently retain their chosen victim, usually elderly, in a stranglehold while the other two relieved him or her of valuables.