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Man and boy arrested for violent robbery of 93-year-old woman in Amsterdam

A 93-year-old woman suffered a broken back during a violent robbery in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Slotervaart on October 27. Police have identified a 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy as suspects in the attack, with the older individual remaining in custody.

A 93-year-old woman was violently attacked and robbed in the Slotervaart neighborhood of Amsterdam on October 27. The elderly victim was walking to a friend's house when she was suddenly struck, causing her to fall and suffer a broken back. Neighbors heard her cries for help and rushed to assist her, and she is reported to be doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.

Police have arrested a 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy in connection with the assault and robbery of the woman's handbag. While the 30-year-old remains in police custody pending a judicial hearing to determine if he will be held further, the teenager has been released but remains a suspect as investigators clarify his exact role in the incident. The authorities initially searched for a suspect in his forties before identifying the two individuals currently facing charges.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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