Gardaí in Kerry are investigating an incident in which an American tourist in her late 80s sustained injuries during a mugging incident which took place in the Port Road area of Killarney.
It is understood that the woman is visiting Kerry with her husband.
The incident took place at approximately 8:40 pm with the elderly woman being knocked to the ground after a man pulled her handbag from her before fleeing the scene.
It is understood that the man dropped the lady’s bag after jumping over a wall near the Deenagh River but removed cash from inside it before making his escape.
The Kerryman reported that the woman is understood to have sustained a broken arm and head injuries.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the assault and robbery as well as anyone who might be in possession of dash-cam footage of the Port Road area between 8:30pm – 9pm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station at 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential…