Mugging victim fund hits £34k in one day

Donations for a 4ft 6in frail and visually impaired British pensioner who was mugged outside his home have reached more than £34,000 (€45,000).

After reading about the cowardly attack on 67-year-old Alan Barnes outside his home, beautician Katie Cutler was moved to set up an online fundraising page.

By yesterday morning the £500 target had been smashed with more than £10,000 raised.