Two females have been arrested in relation to a assaulting a woman during a robbery that occurred on Kingsmills Road in Inverness on Thursday.
The victim of this incident was assaulted and her handbag stolen. They will be attending Inverness Sheriff Court in relation to this matter.
DC Jack Weatherall stated: “The victim in this enquiry did not require medical treatment as a result of the incident and was assisted by members of the public shortly afterwards whom notified Police.
“This led to the quick apprehension of the two offenders. Police Scotland would like to assure the Public that this appeared to be an opportunistic crime by the females involved.
“Increased patrols will be carried out in the area.”
Two females arrested after assaulting woman in Inverness robbery