87-year-old Corkwoman fights off shoplifter

An 87-year-old Corkwoman who saved to buy presents for her grandchildren had to fend off a shoplifter who tried to pickpocket her purse — and yesterday the victim spoke of her sadness at having her confidence dented.

By Liam Heylin 

An 87-year-old Corkwoman who saved to buy presents for her grandchildren had to fend off a shoplifter who tried to pickpocket her purse — and yesterday the victim spoke of her sadness at having her confidence dented.