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Lethbridge woman charged after randomly attacking senior with purse: police

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WATCH ABOVE: A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman is facing serious charges after a 70-year-old man was the victim of an allegedly random attack on Wednesday. Quinn Campbell reports – Oct 25, 2018

A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman, who police believe was “impaired by methamphetamine at the time,” has been charged with assault after officers said she struck a senior citizen, cutting his lip to the point he needed stitches.

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Police responded to a report of an assault on Wednesday at around 1 p.m. in the 300 block of 7 Street South. Officers said the woman accused the 70-year-old man of having her money, then swung her purse, hitting him in the face. Police said the accused and victim do not know each other.

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After the incident, the woman went into a nearby bank, where she then “threatened staff” and was arrested.

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Stacy Leah Dawn White Man is facing the following charges: assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and two counts of breach of a recognizance.

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As of Thursday morning, she was in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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