‘White Widow’s’ Irish grandmother hospitalised

The grandmother of the “White Widow” being hunted in connection with the Kenyan shopping centre massacre has been admitted to hospital because of stress.

Elizabeth Allen, from Banbridge, Co Down, was given a panic alarm to contact security services in case the terror suspect, Samantha Lewthwaite — a mother-of-three — made contact.

Family friends say the pressure of the situation and the global notoriety of her granddaughter have taken their toll on the frail pensioner’s health and mental well-being.