Courts Man accused of robbing 80-year-old woman in Blairgowrie street By Jamie Buchan December 30 2022, 8:00am December 30 2022, 8:00am Share Man accused of robbing 80-year-old woman in Blairgowrie street Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/courts/4015459/assault-robbery-blairgowrie-handbag/ Copy Link George Street, Blairgowrie. Image: Google. A man has appeared in court accused of assaulting an 80-year-old woman and robbing her of her handbag in a Perthshire town. Bryce McCardle was arrested following the alleged incident in Blairgowrie’s George Street on Tuesday afternoon. The 36-year-old appeared from custody at Perth Sheriff Court. He faces an allegation of assault and robbery. McCardle, who is from Blairgowrie, is further charged with credit/debit card fraud and possession of a controlled drug. The alleged robber happened in George Street, Blairgowrie. Image: Google. He made no plea during the brief, private hearing and was remanded in custody. He is expected to make a second appearance on petition in the new year. Police Scotland said officers responded to reports of an alleged handbag theft in the George Street area at around 4pm. According to locals, the 80-year-old victim had stepped out of her car when she was allegedly targeted. For the latest court cases across Tayside and Fife, join our dedicated Facebook page.
