Woman, 79, bound, robbed at home

A 79-year-old woman was bound and robbed in her home by three persons this morning, the police said. The incident happened at Triq Idmejda, Balzan. The woman said the three had barged into her home, demanding cash. One of the robbers then tied her up...

A 79-year-old woman was bound and robbed in her home by three persons this morning, the police said.

The incident happened at Triq Idmejda, Balzan.

The woman said the three had barged into her home, demanding cash. One of the robbers then tied her up and the three escaped with a small sum.

The woman later managed to free herself and call for help.

Magistrate Edwina Grima is holding an inquiry.

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