Vic: Pair quizzed over bashing of elderly woman

AAP General News (Australia)
08-15-2007
Vic: Pair quizzed over bashing of elderly woman

MELBOURNE, Aug 15 AAP - Two people have been questioned over the brutal attack of a
92-year-old great-grandmother in her Melbourne home.

Rachael Williams is continuing to recover in hospital after she was attacked after
being woken up at her house at Broadmeadows on Monday.

Police said she was hit at least six times in the attack and left with head and facial
injuries, bruises and a broken wrist.

A 45-year-old Broadmeadows man and a 35-year-old Broadmeadows woman had been questioned
about the incident before being released without charge shortly after midnight (AEST),
police said.

Detectives have renewed their appeal for information and are urging anyone who can
help to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline on 1800 333 000.

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KEYWORD: INVASION QUESTIONED

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