Nellie, 79 and five foot tall, dies after muggers steal her bag... and husband's ashes
A widow has died after trying to fight off thieves who snatched a handbag containing her husband’s ashes.
Nellie Geraghty clung desperately to her bag during the mugging and was found unconscious but still clutching the broken handle.
The 79-year-old, who was only 5ft tall, suffered fatal head injuries in the attack.
Two youths, aged 14 and 17, have been arrested and were yesterday being questioned by murder squad officers.
The pensioner’s handbag, which was missing from the scene, contained a blue velvet bag holding the ashes of her husband in a small box, and also £200 cash.
Mrs Geraghty was so devoted to her late husband Frank, she had carried the ashes with her since his death 17 years ago.
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I hope the muggers get charged with 2nd degree murder.