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Pensioner 'very distressed' by purse theft

Police are appealing for information after a 93 year old woman had money stolen from her purse in Blackburn.

She was approached by a woman in the town centre who asked her if she had change for a pound coin.

Whilst the pensioner had her purse open, the thief reached in and took a number of notes before running off.

The thief is described as having a local accent, of medium build, with dark skin, possibly tanned, and looked to be in her 50s and was wearing a dark coat.

“The 93 year old woman has been left very distressed by what has happened and we absolutely need to find the woman responsible before she potentially targets somebody else."

– PC Neil Lowe

Merseyrail tops passenger poll

Merseyrail train Credit: Merseyrail

Merseyrail has come joint top for overall satisfaction in the National Passenger Survey.The company scored 92 per cent for value for money; staff attitude and availability; the upkeep and repair of the station buildings and platforms and ticket-buying facilities.

91 per cent of Merseyrail passengers polled were satisfied with punctuality and reliability, 13 percentage points above the national average.

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