ATTACKS
ON THE ELDERLY
It seems that every time we turn on
the news, there’s a report of the latest attack on an elderly
person in their own home. Older people are often seen as "easy
pickings" for burglars and muggers.
When On Your Behalf asked
the police, we discovered that the figures show there were 140
attacks on
the over 50’s in the four
months up to last September. The figures for the same period this
year are 204 attacks. That represents a whopping 45 per cent increase.
But On Your Behalf a local
Crime Prevention Officer, says the figures don’t tell the
whole truth.
He told the programme there are a number of measures you can take
to protect yourself if you are worried.
Special alarm buttons are available at a reasonable cost from
charities dealing specifically with older people.
You can get more advice
from Help the Aged SeniorLine on 0808 808 7575
Open 9.00 -
4.00 pm Monday to
Friday
and from the PSNI’s
Crime Prevention Unit in your area.
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